Table 2 Ventilatory parameters just before and after opening of the abdomen
From: Dynamic preload indicators decrease when the abdomen is opened
| Â | Closed abdomen | Open abdomen | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Respiratory rate (1 min-1) | 12.1 ± 1.0 | 12.1 ± 1.0 | 0.34 |
Tidal volume (ml kg-1) | 7.6 ± 1.2 | 7.3 ± 0.7 | 0.36 |
PEEP (cmH2O) | 4.5 ± 1.7 | 4.7 ± 1.5 | 0.32 |
Peak inspiratory pressure (cmH2O) | 16.6 ± 2.6 | 15.9 ± 2.6 | 0.17 |