Recruitment Maneuvers and Positive End-Expiratory Pressure Titration in Morbidly Obese ICU Patients

Abstract

Commonly used positive end-expiratory pressure by clinicians is inadequate for optimal mechanical ventilation of morbidly obese patients. A recruitment maneuver followed by end-expiratory pressure titration was found to significantly improve lung volumes, respiratory system elastance, and oxygenation.