Automated control of mechanical ventilation during general anaesthesia: study protocol of a bicentric observational study (AVAS).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Automated control of mechanical ventilation during general anaesthesia is not common. A novel system for automated control of most of the ventilator settings was designed and is available on an anaesthesia machine.

Methods and analysis

The 'Automated control of mechanical ventilation during general anesthesia study' (AVAS) is an international investigator-initiated bicentric observational study designed to examine safety and efficacy of the system during general anaesthesia. The system controls mechanical breathing frequency, inspiratory pressure, pressure support, inspiratory time and trigger sensitivity with the aim to keep a patient stable in user adoptable target zones. Adult patients, who are classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists physical stat

SUBMITTER: Schadler D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5566603 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature