From operating room to ICU: ventilation strategies to prevent postoperative pulmonary complications

The article informs about a webinar scheduled for Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 16:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST). The main topic is ventilation strategies during and after surgery that can reduce the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications. Experts will present the latest evidence on intraoperative lung-protective ventilation. Discussions will cover tidal volume, PEEP, recruitment manoeuvres, and individualized approaches. The webinar will also focus on postoperative respiratory management and the emerging concept of lower ventilatory intensity. The goal is to improve patient respiratory outcomes from the operating room to the intensive care unit. Participants will learn to apply strategies to optimize lung protection and reduce ventilatory intensity.