Kai-Lu Zhang

Electrical impedance tomography assessment of bronchoalveolar lavage-associated lung derecruitment and its related factors: a single-center retrospective study

Background Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) may cause regional lung derecruitment during bronchoscopy. However, this effect may be underestimated by conventional oxygenation monitoring, especially under general anesthesia and mechanical ventilation. This study aimed to assess BAL-associated lung derecruitment using electri...