Electrical Impedance Tomography as a monitoring tool during weaning from mechanical ventilation: an observational study during the spontaneous breathing trial

Abstract Background Prolonged weaning from mechanical ventilation is associated with poor clinical outcome. Therefore, choosing the right moment for weaning and extubation is essential. Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) is a promising innovative lung monitoring technique, but its role in support...

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Main Authors: Jantine J. Wisse, Tom G. Goos, Annemijn H. Jonkman, Peter Somhorst, Irwin K. M. Reiss, Henrik Endeman, Diederik Gommers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:Respiratory Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-024-02801-6