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Development of a Pleural Pressure Catheter via Continuous Fiberoptic Esophageal Pressure Measurements

Year: 2022

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: There is growing research showing the importance of measuring esophageal pressure as a surrogate for pleural pressure for patients on mechanical ventilators. The most common measurement method uses a balloon catheter, whose accuracy can vary based on patient anatomy, balloon position, balloon inflation, and the presence of other tubes in the esophagus. The authors present the development and initial testing results of a new combination catheter, utilizing fiberoptic pressure sensing to provide more accurate esophageal pressure measurements and allowing for the incorporation of a feeding tube and temperature sensor.

Source: Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society

DOI: 10.1109/embc48229.2022.9871790