Comparison of Two Tests in the Assessment of the Accuracy of Esophageal Pressure Variations Measurement During Mechanical Ventilation
- Conditions
- Esophageal Pressure Measurement
- Interventions
- Other: Occlusion testOther: Thoraco-abdominal compressions
- Registration Number
- NCT02036788
- Lead Sponsor
- Policlinico Hospital
- Brief Summary
Esophageal pressure measurement, obtained with the use of an esophageal balloon catheter, is fundamental to assess mechanical characteristics of the respiratory system during mechanical ventilation. The correct positioning of the catheter (usually at the medium third of the esophagus) is crucial for an accurate measurement of esophageal pressure. Usually the correct positioning of the catheter is verified with an occlusion test (If the patient is breathing spontaneously) or with thoraco-abdominal compressions (if the patient is sedated and paralyzed). Aim of this study is to compare the accuracy of these two methods at different PEEP and esophageal catheter positions.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 20
- Mechanical ventilation for clinical purposes
- Hemodynamic instability
- Esophageal diseases
- Refusal of the patient
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Postsurgical patients intubated and breathing spontaneously Occlusion test - Postsurgical patients sedated and paralized Thoraco-abdominal compressions Patients admitted to ICU after surgery, treated with mechanical ventilation, sedated and paralized
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Correct esophageal catheter balloon position 10 minutes after the start of the study
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda - Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
🇮🇹Milan, Italy