Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 18, 2025

Monitoring Lung Function with Electrical Impedance Tomography in the Intensive Care Unit
05:56

Monitoring Lung Function with Electrical Impedance Tomography in the Intensive Care Unit

Published on: September 6, 2024

3.6K

Patterns of lung aeration assessed through electrical impedance tomography in paediatric patients undergoing elective

Daniela Rosalba1,2, Grazia Meneghetti2, Federico Verdina1,2

  • 1Department of Traslational Medicine, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy.

Journal of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Critical Care
|June 23, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Controlled mechanical ventilation (CMV) in pediatric surgery shifts ventilation to lung centers, unlike spontaneous breathing. This effect reverses upon recovery, highlighting anesthesia

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Respiratory Physiology

Background:

  • Anesthesia's impact on pediatric lung function is under investigation.
  • Optimizing pulmonary management in pediatric surgery requires understanding respiratory mechanics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess ventilation distribution changes during anesthesia in pediatric patients.
  • Utilize electrical impedance tomography (EIT) to evaluate ventilation patterns.

Main Methods:

  • Observational study of 76 pediatric surgical patients (57 CMV, 19 spontaneous breathing).
  • Electrical impedance tomography (EIT) monitored lung ventilation at multiple time points.
  • Analyzed regional ventilation distribution and center of ventilation (CoV).

Main Results:

  • Controlled mechanical ventilation (CMV) caused a progressive shift of ventilation to ventral lung regions.
  • Ventilation decreased in dorsal lung zones during CMV.
  • Center of ventilation (CoV) shifted to non-dependent lung regions during CMV.
  • No significant ventilation changes were observed in spontaneously breathing patients.

Conclusions:

  • CMV in pediatric surgery induces ventral lung ventilation redistribution, unlike spontaneous breathing.
  • These ventilation changes are reversible upon recovery of spontaneous breathing.
Abstract

Keywords:
Electrical impedance tomographyMechanical ventilationMonitoringPediatricsSpontaneous breathing

More Related Videos

Conducting Respiratory Oscillometry in an Outpatient Setting14:49

Conducting Respiratory Oscillometry in an Outpatient Setting

Published on: April 8, 2022

7.5K
Intraperitoneal Glucose Tolerance Test, Measurement of Lung Function, and Fixation of the Lung to Study the Impact of Obesity and Impaired Metabolism on Pulmonary Outcomes08:30

Intraperitoneal Glucose Tolerance Test, Measurement of Lung Function, and Fixation of the Lung to Study the Impact of Obesity and Impaired Metabolism on Pulmonary Outcomes

Published on: March 15, 2018

14.3K

Related Concept Videos

Assessment of Ventilation II: Respiratory Depth and Rhythm01:29

Assessment of Ventilation II: Respiratory Depth and Rhythm

Respiratory Depth
Respiratory depth measures the volume of air inhaled or exhaled during a breath. It can vary from shallow to deep and typically remains consistent when a person is at rest or asleep. Occasionally, individuals will automatically inhale deeply, known as sighing, which inflates the lungs with more air than normal breathing.
To assess respiratory depth, observe the degree of chest excursion or movement:
1.8K
Physical Assessment of the Respiratory Tract II: Inspection01:27

Physical Assessment of the Respiratory Tract II: Inspection

Physical assessment of the respiratory tract through inspection is a crucial step in understanding the patient's respiratory health. It provides insights into the functioning of the respiratory system, the musculoskeletal structure, and even the patient's nutritional status. This comprehensive approach involves observing several vital aspects: chest configuration, breathing patterns, respiratory rates, skin color, and use of accessory muscles.
Chest Configuration
The chest configuration...
418
Assessment of Respiration01:23

Assessment of Respiration

The respiratory system's basic structures and primary functions lay the foundation for nurses' comprehensive respiratory assessments. This assessment includes subjective and objective data to gauge the patient's respiratory health.
Subjective Assessment: Nurses interview the patient to gather information directly during the subjective assessment. It includes questions about the individual's medical history, medications, and symptoms, focusing on past respiratory conditions like...
1.3K
Pneumothorax-II01:27

Pneumothorax-II

Pneumothorax is a medical condition defined by the buildup of air in the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall. This accumulation of air can lead to partial or complete lung collapse, resulting in a range of clinical manifestations. Understanding the clinical presentation and effective management strategies is crucial for healthcare professionals in providing timely and appropriate care to individuals with pneumothorax.
Clinical Manifestations:
388