Dispelling the Myth of Chest Strap’s Impact on Mechanical Ventilation During Trendelenburg

Dispelling the Myth of Chest Strap’s Impact on Mechanical Ventilation During Trendelenburg Required Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures.

Occasionally, we encounter certain institutions or caregivers in the surgical and anesthesia field who demonstrate hesitance when it comes to utilizing a chest strap during patient positioning in Trendelenburg. Their rationale is that it might hinder mechanical ventilation.

In this video, we delve into the genuine effects of gravity-dependent volume and fluid shifts, as well as the impact of mechanical force on respiratory physiology and mechanical ventilation, using fluid dynamics.