Table 2 V/Q results of hypertonic saline 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 | 72.10 ± 2.42 | 14.09 ± 1.60 | 13.82 ± 2.11 |
Supine End-Inspiration | 77.28 ± 2.24 | 11.34 ± 1.18 | 11.38 ± 2.18 |
Prone End-Expiration | 75.57 ± 3.32 | 17.80 ± 1.49 | 6.63 ± 3.04 |
Prone End-Inspiration | 80.10 ± 1.79 | 14.11 ± 1.31 | 5.79 ± 1.59 |
P-value | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 |
