Esophageal pressure monitoring Flashcards
1
Q
negative occlusion pressure test
A
testing if balloon in correct place. When pressing on belly theres no change in Tp but esophageal and airway pressure change the same amount
2
Q
goal Tp at end expiration?
A
0-10 mmhg
3
Q
esophageal pressure monitoring overestimates what areas of lung?
A
non dependent
4
Q
esophageal pressure monitoring underestimates the pressures of what portion of lung
A
dependent regions
5
Q
esophageal pressure shows more overdistension or reepetitive collapse?
A
repetitive collapse
6
Q
goal TPP at end inspiration?
A
<20
7
Q
negative TPP at end expiration indicates what?
A
non compliant chest wall
rigid pleura
totally collapsed airway
large amoutn of mediastinal fat
