Andrea Bruni

Magna Graecia University, Loccioni (Italy)

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Andrea Bruni is a leading researcher in perioperative medicine and respiratory physiology, with a primary focus on optimizing mechanical ventilation during surgery. Her work addresses the critical challenge of setting positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) to prevent lung injury in anesthetized patients. In her highly cited 2020 study, "Esophageal Pressure Versus Gas Exchange to Set PEEP During Intraoperative Ventilation," Bruni pioneered a comparison of esophageal pressure-guided PEEP against conventional gas exchange methods in patients undergoing pelvic robotic surgery. This randomized pilot study, which has garnered 30 citations, demonstrated how pneumoperitoneum and the Trendelenburg position alter respiratory mechanics, offering a more individualized approach to ventilation. Beyond clinical anesthesia, Bruni has also contributed to the field of advanced manufacturing robotics, co-authoring "Smart Inspection Tools in robotized aircraft panels manufacturing" (2019), which developed low-cost, automated inspection systems for fuselage panels. This interdisciplinary work highlights her versatility, bridging critical care innovation with industrial automation. Bruni’s research is instrumental for clinicians and engineers alike, providing evidence-based strategies to improve patient outcomes and manufacturing efficiency.