The primary goal of this prospective, observational crossover study is to investigate mechanical and EIT (Electrical Impedance Tomography) differences between Volume-Controlled Ventilation (VCV) and Pressure-Regulated Volume Controlled Ventilation (PRVC) in pediatric patients undergoing general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
123
Vittore Buzzi Children's Hospital
Milan, Italy
Intra-lung Compliance
Intra-lung Compliance is an EIT- based parameter which shows if, between the two modes of ventilation, there is a net gain or loss of intraprenchimal compliance. This is expressed as percentage change from the first-point Compliance measured. We will compare Compliance in PRVC to RVD in VCV ventilation. VCV is the reference point.
Time frame: Perioperatory.
Global Inhmogeneity Index (GI)
GI is a EIT-derived index to quantify the tidal volume distribution within the lung. We will compare GI in PRVC to RVD in VCV ventilation. VCV is the reference point.
Time frame: Perioperatory.
Regional Ventilation Delay (RVD)
RVD is an index of inhomogeneous ventilation. RVD quantifies the time difference between the onset of ventilation in different lung regions relative to a reference point. We will compare RVD in PRVC to RVD in VCV ventilation. VCV is the reference point.
Time frame: Perioperatory.
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