Intraoperative mechanical ventilation during thoracic surgery: contemporary controversies and evolving strategies
The current literature shows a trend toward individualized perioperative ventilation strategies in thoracic surgery, particularly individualized PEEP titration. Therapy bundles and individualized postoperative care, including high-flow nasal oxygen, are emerging as adjuncts to reduce PPCs. Large-scale, definitive trials are needed to determine the clinical value of these strategies and clarify the role of chemical power and therapy bundles.
Authors
- Jakob Wittenstein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4397-1467)
- Federico Piccioni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9589-1891)
- Caroline Vanpeteghem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8843-959X)
- Marcelo Gama de Abreu
Institutions
- Outcomes Research Consortium (US)
- Ghent University Hospital (BE)
- University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus (DE)
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital (IT)
- Resuscitation Council (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology
- Published
- 2025-10-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/aco.0000000000001587
- Primary Topic
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00