Concepts of Recruitment and Their Application in the Newborn

Explore the fundamental concepts of lung recruitment and their specific application in newborn care in this 26-minute video lecture. Delve into key topics such as alveolar opening and closing pressures, superimposed pressure, and the time-dependent nature of lung recruitment. Examine the unique challenges of aerating a gasless lung at birth, managing diffuse alveolar diseases, and addressing the vulnerability of the newborn lung. Learn about the historical context of lung volume-pressure relationships and how these principles apply to the microarchitecture of alveoli. Gain valuable insights into the potential benefits of recruitment strategies in neonatal intensive care, presented by an expert in the field.