Do lower intraoperative tidal volumes reduce postoperative pulmonary complications?

In this episode, we explore the evidence on whether lower intraoperative tidal volumes (e.g., 6 vs. 9 cc/kg) reduce postoperative pulmonary complications.

Our guest is Dr. Avery Tung. Dr. Tung is Professor of Anesthesia & Critical Care at the University of Chicago and Section Editor for Critical Care & Resuscitation for Anesthesia & Analgesia. 

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A schematic from Dr. Tung is included below that represents ventilation in normal lungs and ARDS lungs.

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