Flow-controlled ventilation: general settings and compliance-guided positive end-expiratory pressure and driving pressure titrations

The authors investigate the application of flow-controlled ventilation (FCV) during general anaesthesia, aiming to clarify how it differs from conventional ventilation modes and to provide practical guidance for its implementation. They emphasize the importance of adjusting positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) and driving pressure based on dynamic compliance to optimize lung recruitment and ventilation efficacy. The paper seeks to enhance understanding and safety in the use of FCV in surgical settings.