The low-flow anesthesia technique provides protection of the heat and humidity of the respiratory system while minimizing the cost, and helps the ecosystem by preventing air pollution. It also helps in a better protection of the tracheobronchial environment by efficiently maintaining the mucociliary clearance compared to the high-flow anesthesia. This publication synopsis compares the low-flow sevoflurane anesthesia with the high-flow sevoflurane anesthesia for the effects on pulmonary function tests.
Aim A prospective, randomized study compared the effects of the low-flow sevoflurane anesthesia with the high-flow sevoflurane anesthesia on the pulmonary function in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Methods Sixty patients scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy were randomized into two groups. All patients were pre-medicated with IV midazolam 0.02 mg/kg half an hour…
