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Individualised positive end-expiratory pressure to minimise driving pressure and postoperative pulmonary complications in minimally invasive thoracic and abdominal surgery a systematic review and meta-analysis.
British journal of anaesthesia·July 1, 2026·PMID 41966954
Why it mattersPostoperative pulmonary complications remain a significant concern in minimally invasive surgery, and driving pressure is a key modifiable ventilatory parameter. This analysis suggests that individualising PEEP to minimise driving pressure may offer a practical intraoperative strategy to reduce pulmonary complications, providing a potential target for anaesthesiologists and critical care clinicians managing these patients.
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