Global and local inhomogeneity indices of lung ventilation based on electrical impedance tomography

Objectives Electrical impedance tomography (EIT) is a new, noninvasive, radiation-free imaging technique that is potentially capable of monitoring the regional lung aeration and tidal volume distribution. The aim of this study was to develop both global and local inhomogeneity indices of lung ventilation during mechanical ventilation in order to support an improved ventilation strategy.

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