Manual lung recruitment, a technique to open up collapsed lung units and improve oxygenation, especially in patients on ventilators for a long time. Manual Lung Recruitment 1. *Positioning*: Position the patient in a *slightly upright position*, with their head and shoulders elevated. 2. *Balloon Use*: Use a manual resuscitation bag (MRB) or a balloon with a 450ml tidal volume capacity. 3. *Sustained Inflation*: Deliver a 30-40 second sustained inflation. Frequency and Duration 1. *2-3 Times wit

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Today, Dr. Shukla explained the concept of lung recruitment maneuvers (RMs) in elderly patients, particularly focusing on the issue of alveolar collapse. When alveoli, the tiny air sacs in the lungs, do not expand properly, it results in gasping respiration as the patient struggles to breathe. This is a critical situation, as unexpanded alveoli can lead to inadequate oxygen exchange, causing hypoxia. To counter this, an ambu bag is inserted into the tracheostomy of the patient. A tidal volume of

Today, Dr. Shukla explained the concept of lung recruitment maneuvers (RMs) in elderly patients, particularly focusing on the issue of alveolar collapse. When alveoli, the tiny air sacs in the lungs, do not expand properly, it results in gasping respiration as the patient struggles to breathe. This is a critical situation, as unexpanded alveoli can lead to inadequate oxygen exchange, causing hypoxia. To counter this, an ambu bag is inserted into the tracheostomy of the patient. A tidal volume of