Journal article
The Correlation Between Esophageal and Abdominal Pressures in Mechanically Ventilated Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgery
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Intrathoracic pressure in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery may be affected by intra-abdominal pressure during surgery. We investigated the relationship between intra-abdominal pressure (Pabd) and esophageal pressure (Pes) in mechanically ventilated patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery.
METHODS: We prospectively studied 43 consenting patients over 18 y of age who were scheduled for elective laparoscopic surgery with plans …
Authors
Sindi A; Piraino T; Alhazzani W; Tunks M; Faden M; Ma J; Thabane L; Meade M
Journal
Respiratory Care, Vol. 59, No. 4, pp. 491–496
Publisher
Mary Ann Liebert
Publication Date
April 1, 2014
DOI
10.4187/respcare.02287
ISSN
0020-1324