Fundamental concepts and the latest evidence for esophageal pressure monitoring

Abstract Transpulmonary pressure is an essential physiologic concept as it reflects the true pressure across the alveoli, and is a more precise marker for lung stress. To calculate transpulmonary pressure, one needs an estimate of both alveolar pressure and pleural pressure. Airway pressure during c...

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Main Authors: Tatsutoshi Shimatani, Miyako Kyogoku, Yukie Ito, Muneyuki Takeuchi, Robinder G. Khemani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:Journal of Intensive Care
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40560-023-00671-6