| Esophageal and gastric pressure measurements. | |
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PMID: 15636646 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The measurement of esophageal and gastric pressures with balloon-tipped catheters has been used with great success over the past half century to delineate the physiology of the mechanical respiratory system. Pleural pressure and abdominal pressure values estimated from esophageal and gastric pressure measurements allow analysis of lung and chest wall compliance, as well as work of breathing, respiratory muscle function, and the presence of diaphragm paralysis. Although much of the use of these measurement techniques has been in the clinical laboratory, to improve the understanding of basic physiologic mechanisms, the techniques have also been used in clinical situations to diagnose diaphragm paralysis, assess the work of breathing during mechanical ventilation, and estimate pulmonary compliance. In this article I review the historical background, physiology, placement techniques, and potential clinical applications of esophageal and gastric pressure measurements. In addition, I will briefly review the measurement of bladder pressure, which is a related topic. |
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Authors:
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Joshua O Benditt |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Respiratory care Volume: 50 ISSN: 0020-1324 ISO Abbreviation: Respir Care Publication Date: 2005 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-01-07 Completed Date: 2005-04-28 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7510357 Medline TA: Respir Care Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 68-75; discussion 75-77 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Univeresity of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-8673, USA. benditt@u.washington.edu |
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Atrial Function, Left Balloon Dilatation / methods* Esophagus / physiology* Humans Manometry / methods Pressure Respiratory Muscles / physiology Stomach / physiology* Work of Breathing |
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