Mechanical Ventilation - Philadelphia University

Total of 64 patients undergoing elective thoracotomy (n=34) or laparotomy (n=30) were randomized to receive either mechanical ventilation with V t =12 or 15 mL/kg ideal body weight, respectively, and ZEEP, or V t =6 mg/kg ideal body weight with positive PEEP of 10 cm H 2 O. In 63 patients who completed the study, there was no difference in ... ................
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