Pulmonary Mechanics During Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum

Using random numbers, patients were divided into two groups to receive either sevoflurane or desflurane. After induction of anesthesia and intubation, the patient's lungs were ventilated in constant-flow VCV mode by an anesthetic Ventilator (Datex-Ohmeda, GE healthcare, Finland). Ventilator settings were tidal volume 10 ml/kg, inspiratory:expiratory (I:E) ratio 1:1.5, inspired oxygen concentration (FiO2) 0.5 with air, and 3 L/min of inspiratory fresh gas flow. End-inspiratory pause was set 20% of total breathing cycle. Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) was not used. Respiratory rate was adjusted to maintain an end-tidal CO2 pressure of 33-35 mmHg. Patients received desflurane 6-7% for maintenance of anesthesia.

Using random numbers, patients were divided into two groups to receive either sevoflurane or desflurane. After induction of anesthesia and intubation, the patient's lungs were ventilated in constant-flow VCV mode by an anesthetic Ventilator (Datex-Ohmeda, GE healthcare, Finland). Ventilator settings were tidal volume 10 ml/kg, inspiratory:expiratory (I:E) ratio 1:1.5, inspired oxygen concentration (FiO2) 0.5 with air, and 3 L/min of inspiratory fresh gas flow. End-inspiratory pause was set 20% of total breathing cycle. Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) was not used. Respiratory rate was adjusted to maintain an end-tidal CO2 pressure of 33-35 mmHg. Patients received sevoflurane 2-2.5% for maintenance of anesthesia.