Editorial: New developments in mechanical ventilation

This research topic collection entitled "New Developments in Mechanical Ventilation", involving 12 papers with different prospective, confirming that there is a continuous interest in understanding the 13 pathophysiological mechanisms by advanced monitoring useful for preserving the functionality of the 14 respiratory muscles and lungs. 1 The effects of hypercapnia in ARDS patients are not completely 15 understood. One of the things that may influence the effect of CO2 on the lung is the way how 16 hypercapnia is generated.