Massive canadian study reveals gaps in lung protection during surgery

This completed study looked at nearly 29,000 adults who had non-cardiac surgery under general anesthesia in a large Canadian health region. Researchers wanted to see how often doctors used lung protective ventilation, a technique that uses smaller breaths and gentle pressure to reduce breathing problems after surgery. They also examined whether the COVID-19 pandemic changed how often this technique was used. The study used existing medical records to find patterns and factors that influence whether this protective approach is followed.