Ultrasound guided lung recruitment maneuvers and prevention of postoperative atelectasis after pediatric laparoscopic abdominal surgery

Abstract

One of the most prevalent consequences of mechanical ventilation that might lead to pulmonary issues after surgery is atelectasis. The use of lung ultrasound (LUS) to diagnose a variety of pulmonary disorders in both children and adults has been steadily increasing due to its lack of radiation and lack of invasiveness. There is growing evidence that perioperative treatment, in addition to emergency and critical care settings, may benefit from LUS. Pediatric patients who have had anesthesia-induced atelectasis have been diagnosed using LUS. By increasing the number of alveoli in the dependent portion of the lungs that participate in gas exchange, the lung recruitment procedure improves gas exchange in pulmonary capillaries, enhances lung compliance, and decreases intrapulmonary shunt. In order to increase lung aeration and decrease the incidence of post-operative atelectasis, ultrasound-guided lung recruitment techniques are a safe and effective option.