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    Area of Science:

    • Anesthesiology
    • Respiratory Physiology

    Background:

    • Mechanical ventilation is essential for general anesthesia.
    • Numerous parameters require careful adjustment by anesthesiologists.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight critical mechanical ventilation parameters for general anesthesia.
    • To emphasize the association between specific parameters and postoperative pulmonary complications.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of key mechanical ventilation parameters: peak pressure, PEEP, driving pressure, tidal volume, FiO2, and inspiratory flow.
    • Comparison of pressure-controlled versus volume-controlled ventilation regarding postoperative outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • Driving pressure below 15 mmHg is crucial; PEEP should be at least 5 mmHg in healthy adults.
    • Tidal volume should be 6-8 ml/kg ideal body weight; FiO2 of 0.6-0.8 is recommended for emergence.
    • No significant difference in postoperative complications between pressure and volume-controlled ventilation.

    Conclusions:

    • Mechanical ventilation, while necessary, can harm lungs; individual parameter optimization is vital.
    • Careful selection and patient-specific adaptation of ventilation settings are crucial for minimizing harm and improving outcomes.