What is the Effect of Positive End-expiratory Pressure (PEEP) on Postoperative Pulmonary Complications and Mortality During General Anaesthesia?
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What is the Effect of Positive End-expiratory Pressure (PEEP) on Postoperative Pulmonary Complications and Mortality During General Anaesthesia?

Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim 2011;39(3):106-114 DOI: 10.5222/JTAICS.2011.106
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Abstract

It has been known that PEEP can improve respiratory function under general anaesthesia. We do not know whether patients who receive PEEP have a lower risk of postoperative mortality or respiratory complications such as pneumonia. There is currently insufficient evidence to make conclusions about how intraoperative PEEP affects postoperative mortality and respiratory complications.

Keywords: Anaesthesia, ventilation, PEEP, postoperative mortality and respiratory failure