Respiratory and Hemodynamics Parameters Response to Positive End-Expiratory Pressure

In this study, the sixty mechanically ventilated class I obese patients were divided into two equal groups A and B. group A received RTP position + PEEP protocol, while group B underwent RTP position protocol only. The results showed that the group A protocol has positive effects on the improvement of respiratory mechanics by significant increase the arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO2) in mmHg to fractional inspired oxygen (FiO2), (PaO2/FiO2 ratio), partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2), and static compliance (Cstat) parameters. Moreover, a significant decrease in hemodynamics of BP\& MAP was measured. While the results of the group B protocol demonstrated a non-significant increase in the PaO2/FiO2 ratio, PaCO2, and Cstat. Besides, non-significant decreases in hemodynamics of blood pressure (BP) \& mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) were recorded.