Peter Slinger

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Peter Slinger is a leading figure in thoracic anaesthesia, whose research has fundamentally shaped the safe management of patients undergoing one-lung ventilation. His work centers on the pathophysiology of hypoxaemia during thoracic surgery, a critical challenge where the lung is deliberately collapsed to facilitate surgical access. Slinger’s most-cited paper, "Hypoxaemia during one lung ventilation" (2023, 35 citations), synthesizes decades of clinical insight to explain the mechanisms behind oxygen desaturation and offers evidence-based strategies for prevention and treatment. Beyond this landmark review, his contributions include pioneering studies on lung isolation techniques, the use of continuous positive airway pressure, and the optimization of ventilation-perfusion matching. With a career spanning over 30 years, Slinger has authored numerous textbook chapters and served as a mentor to a generation of anaesthesiologists. His work is widely cited in clinical guidelines, reflecting its practical impact on reducing perioperative complications. For any student or researcher exploring thoracic anaesthesia, Slinger’s research provides the essential foundation for understanding how to maintain oxygenation when one lung is out of play.