The P/V Tool Pro is a respiratory mechanics tool that utilizes a quasistatic pressurevolume curve to capture the mechanical behavior of the lungs and chest wall during both inflation and deflation. This approach can effectively evaluate lung recruitability and help determine the optimal recruitment strategy.
The P/V Tool Pro is versatile in that it can be utilized to conduct a sustained inflation recruitment maneuver and quantify the increase in lung volume. Moreover, the tool allows for customization of pressure ramp, maximum pressure, duration, and PEEP level postmaneuver, allowing for personalized settings specific to each patient. This feature is especially beneficial for ARDS patients, where proper selection of lungrecruitment strategies and PEEP settings as an antiderecruiting force is crucial for optimal patient outcomes.