Andreas D. Waldmann

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Total Citations

189

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About

Andreas D. Waldmann is a leading expert in electrical impedance tomography (EIT) and perioperative respiratory monitoring. His research focuses on understanding regional lung ventilation and the effects of mechanical ventilation, body positioning, and surgical interventions on pulmonary function. Waldmann’s most impactful work, with 97 citations, investigates how positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) alters ventilation distribution during pneumoperitoneum combined with the steep Trendelenburg position—a critical insight for preventing atelectasis in robotic prostatectomy. He also authored a seminal study (81 citations) on perioperative assessment of regional ventilation using EIT across changing body positions and ventilation conditions, advancing real-time lung monitoring in anesthesia. Notably, Waldmann developed an automated robust test framework for EIT (11 citations), creating a systematic method using a saline phantom and industrial robot to ensure reliable, repeatable performance metrics for EIT devices. This technical contribution has strengthened the validation and clinical translation of EIT technology. Through his work, Waldmann has bridged engineering and clinical practice, providing anesthesiologists and intensivists with tools to personalize ventilation strategies and improve patient outcomes in high-risk surgical settings.