Zhongguo Wei Zhong Bing Ji Jiu Yi Xue
October 2008
Objective: To study the effect of recruitment maneuver (RM) in preventing atelectasis and lung injury in elderly patients after major operations, and to evaluate the safety of RMs.
Methods: Forty elderly patients after major operations were admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) of Beijing Air Force General Hospital from February 2007 to February 2008 were randomized into RM group and control group. The patients were still under the effect of anesthesia and muscle relaxation when admitted.