Lung Protective Ventilation During Pulmonary Lobectomy in Children

The Influence of Lung Protective Ventilation During Pulmonary Lobectomy on Clinical Outcome in Pediatric Patients

The investigator will evaluate the influence of lung protective ventilation on postoperative clinical outcome in pediatric patients. The hypothesis is that application of low tidal volume, intermittent alveolar recruitment and adequate positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) would be more beneficial than conventional ventilation in children.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children who are scheduled for lung lobectomy under general anesthesia
• ASA physical status I, II

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of airway or pulmonary interstitial disease
• Active URI
• Systemic inflammatory response disease
• cardiac disease