Table 1 V/Q results of pulsatility method in different conditions (in %) (Mean ± SD).

From: Feasibility of the dynamic EIT technique for non-invasive monitoring of V/Q: a preliminary study

State

V/Q match%

DeadSpace%

Shunt%

Supine End-Expiration

65.79 ± 1.57

25.31 ± 1.61

8.91 ± 3.00

Supine End-Inspiration

71.13 ± 1.61

21.29 ± 1.65

7.59 ± 1.94

Prone End-Expiration

68.56 ± 3.61

26.79 ± 2.35

4.65 ± 2.94

Prone End-Inspiration

73.56 ± 1.91

22.54 ± 1.08

3.90 ± 1.86

P-value

 < 0.001

 < 0.001

 < 0.001