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The occlusion tests and end-expiratory esophageal pressure: measurements and comparison in controlled and assisted ventilation

BACKGROUND: Esophageal pressure is used as a reliable surrogate of the pleural pressure. It is conventionally measured by an esophageal balloon placed in the lower part of the esophagus. To validate the correct position of the balloon, a positive pressure occlusion test by compressing the thorax dur...

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Autores principales: Chiumello, Davide, Consonni, Dario, Coppola, Silvia, Froio, Sara, Crimella, Francesco, Colombo, Andrea
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer Paris 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4751101/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26868503
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13613-016-0112-1