1. Bedside Assessment of Lung Recruitability: Making Sense of the Recruitment-to-Inflation Ratio.
- Author
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Chatburn RL, Cutro R, Garnero AJ, Babic SA, and Hatipoğlu U
- Subjects
- Humans, Lung, Lung Compliance, Respiratory Mechanics, Positive-Pressure Respiration methods, Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Abstract
Determination of optimum PEEP levels remains an elusive goal. One factor is the recruitability of the lung, yet this is another difficult determination. Recently, a simple bedside technique, called the recruitment-to-inflation ratio, has been described and validated by comparison to the dual pressure-volume curve method. We describe the prior research and concepts of lung mechanics leading up to this metric and develop some background mathematics that help clinicians understand its meaning., Competing Interests: Mr Chatburn discloses relationships with IngMar, Vyaire, Timple, Inovytec, Aires, Ventis, Promedic, and AutoMedx. Dr Hatipoğlu discloses relationships with COPD journal and UpToDate. The remaining authors have disclosed no conflicts of interest., (Copyright © 2023 by Daedalus Enterprises.)
- Published
- 2023
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