A Case Review Obesity and Effective Ventilation Strategies
A Case Review Obesity and Effective Ventilation Strategies
A Case Review Obesity and Effective Ventilation Strategies
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Recruitment Maneuvers<br />
<br />
Recruitment maneuvers – Peak inspiratory<br />
pressure of 40 cm Hg for 7-8 sec- increases<br />
lung volumes up to vital capacity<br />
ARS (alveolar recruitment strategy)- stepwise<br />
increase of PEEP/inspiratory pressures (e.g.,<br />
0/10, 5/15, 10/20, 15/25 cm H 2 O) over 8 to 10<br />
respiratory cycles<br />
Applying a continuous positive airway pressure<br />
(CPAP) over 10-30 s