Transesophageal Versus Surface Electromyography of the Diaphragm in Ventilated Subjects

• Published in: Respiratory care Vol. 65; no. 9; p. 1309
• Main Authors: Lokin, Joost Lc, Dulger, Soray, Glas, Gerie J, Horn, Janneke
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.09.2020
• Subjects: Diaphragm; Electromyography; Humans; Interactive Ventilatory Support; Pilot Projects; Respiration, Artificial; electromyography of the diaphragm (EAdi); mechanical ventilation; surface electromyography; neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA)

Detection of diaphragmatic muscle activity during invasive ventilation may provide valuable information about patient-ventilator interactions. Transesophageal electromyography of the diaphragm ([Formula: see text]) is used in neurally adjusted ventilatory assist. This technique is invasive and can o...