* Question: Ventilatory strategy to counterbalance the effect of one lung ventilation during thoracic surgery. * Findings: the open lung approach improved oxygenation and lung compliance, reducing respiratory system driving pressure and transpulmonary driving pressure. * Meaning: patients undergoing thoracic surgery during one lung ventilation may benefit of an open lung approach strategy to avoid ventilator lung injury.
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Change in respiratory mechanics before and after the open lung approach
Timeframe: During surgery