Expert recommendations for setting and adjusting airway pressure release ventilation based on clinical experience and basic science evidence

Key Points

• Optimizing airway pressure release ventilation settings improves patient outcomes with acute lung injury and ARDS.
• The panel developed recommendations based on solid clinical evidence and expert experiences from diverse healthcare settings.
• Assessment of lung-protective settings in APRV mode is crucial for managing patients with increased elastance disorders.
• Expert recommendations may enable better personalized adjustments in APRV, enhancing respiratory support effectiveness.

Abstract