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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...
| Autores principales: | , , , , , |
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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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 |