Ultrasound Evaluation of Preventive Measures for Postoperative Lung Atelectasis After Surgery

Ultrasound Evaluation of Different Preventive Measures of Post Operative Lung Atelectasis After Upper Abdominal Surgeries: Ventilation and Fluid Measures

the aim of this prospective randomized blinded clinical study will be to assess the ultrasound evaluation of different preventive measures of post operative lung atelectasis in abdominal surgeries; these measures include ventilation and fluid measures

ultrasound evaluation for application of different preventive measures of post operative lung atelectasis, including positive end-expiratory pressure, lung recruitment maneuvers, and restrictive fluid management.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ASA physical status I or II, of either gender.
• BMI < 40
• Age 30-60 years
• scheduled for elective abdominal surgeries

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient refusal
• American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification system more than II
• BMI > 40 .
• Psychiatric disorders
• History of chest disorders such as asthma and obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
• History of Previous Thoracic Procedures.
• Pregnancy