A Trial of Intraoperative Low-Tidal-Volume Ventilation in Abdominal Surgery

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Emmanuel Futier · Université Clermont Auvergne

Jean‐Michel Constantin · Imation (United States)

Cathérine Paugam‐Burtz · Sorbonne Paris Cité

Julien Pascal · Imation (United States)

Mathilde Eurin · Université Paris Cité

Arthur Neuschwander · Délégation Paris 7

Emmanuel Marret ·

Abstract

As compared with a practice of nonprotective mechanical ventilation, the use of a lung-protective ventilation strategy in intermediate-risk and high-risk patients undergoing major abdominal surgery was associated with improved clinical outcomes and reduced health care utilization. (IMPROVE ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT01282996.).

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Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Airway Management and Intubation Techniques Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes

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Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 369, Issue 5, pp. 428-437

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1301082

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A Trial of Intraoperative Low-Tidal-Volume Ventilation in Abdominal Surgery

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