Preventing biotrauma involves optimizing mechanical ventilation strategies to minimize lung injury. Key approaches include: - Using lower tidal volumes: To prevent overdistension. - Applying positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP): To keep alveoli open and reduce atelectrauma. - Avoiding high oxygen concentrations: To minimize oxygen toxicity. - Permissive hypercapnia: Allowing higher levels of carbon dioxide to reduce the need for aggressive ventilation.
These strategies, often referred to as lung-protective ventilation, are crucial in reducing the incidence of biotrauma.
