The effect of alveolar recruitment maneuver on intraoperative hemodynamics
Background: Pneumoperitoneum and the Trendelenburg position during laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH) increase intra-abdominal and intrathoracic pressure, reducing lung compliance and predisposing patients to atelectasis. This study evaluated the effects of alveolar recruitment maneuver (RM) on intraoperative hemodynamics,...