Selective Lung Recruitment in Moderate to Severe ARDS : a Pilot Study

A bronchial blocker with a lumen is inserted in one inferior pulmonary lobe using a fibroscope. The baloon of the blocker is expended to isolate the lobe. A second ventilator is used to apply a pressure of 45cmH2o through the lumen of the blocker. The recruiting pressure is maintained 30 to 60 second. After the procedure, the blocker is removed and the procedure is repeated in the controlateral inferior lobe.