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Monitoring spontaneous breathing during apnea testing with electrical impedance tomography

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: : The apnea test (AT) is a critical procedure in the determination of brain death (BD), with the detection of spontaneous breathing efforts serving as a key criterion. However, the reliance on visual observation alone for this assessment can pose challenges in detecting subtle respiratory movements. This case report presents the integration of electrical impedance tomography (EIT) as an adjunctive monitoring tool during the AT in a BD patient, demonstrating its potential to provide real-time visualization of ventilation distribution and detect changes in lung volume. The findings suggest that EIT could enhance the sensitivity and accuracy of detecting spontaneous breathing efforts, offering additional insights into respiratory status of the patient.

Source: Repository of Futwangen University of Applied Sciences (Furtwangen University)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14277322

Authors: Chen, R., Lovas, A., Krueger-Ziolek, S., Bakos, P., Moeller, K.

Institutions: University of Freiburg, Furtwangen University, University of Szeged, Állami Szívkórház

Language: English

Topic: Electrical and Bioimpedance Tomography

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: Szegedi Tudományegyetem, Horizon 2020 Framework Programme