Automatic recruitment maneuvers in porcine acute lung injury based on online PaO 2 measurements

The individualization of lung protective ventilation strategies (e.g. recruitment maneuvers [RM] and PEEP titration to keep the lungs open) requires careful bedside observations. Many parameters must be monitored, which calls for computer aid. A fuzzy-logic ventilation expert system has been tested regarding its ability to automatically conduct RMs based on the open lung concept (OLC).