At high levels of inspired oxygen (FiO2) continuous PEEP prevents decrease in functional residual capacity (FRC) and ventilation homogeneity in anaesthetised children. Swiss Medical Weekly 2006; 136 (Suppl 153): P 39.

Research Prize 2006 of the Swiss Society of Anaesthesia and Resuscitation (SGAR) : 1st prize for the study: von Ungern-Sternberg BS, Regli A, Frei FJ, Hammer J, Erb TO.