The development of intrapulmonary shunting and hypoxemia after coronary artery bypass grafting can be substantially reduced by performance of total vital capacity maneuvers while patients are mechanically ventilated. However, off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery is superior in preventing shunting and hypoxemia after bypass grafting in the immediate and early postoperative periods, probably leading to substantially shorter intensive care unit and hospital stays.
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