Optimal PEEP in Pediatric Patients Under 17 Years of Age.

Determination of Optimal Positive End-expiratory Pressure in Prone Position During General Anesthesia Using Electrical Impedance Tomography in Pediatric Patient Under 17 Years of Age

This study aimed to investigate the differences in positive end-expiratory pressure titration in the supine and prone positions by age in pediatric patients under 17 years of age who received general anesthesia and then evaluate the hemodynamic stability.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients who are scheduled to undergo general anesthesia in the prone position
• patients who are in age under 17 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• had cyanosis or chronic respiratory failure
• had respiratory distress syndrome or bronchopulmonary dysplasia
• had laryngotracheal diseases
• had pulmonary hypertension
• receiving oxygen therapy