Novel volumetric capnography indices measure ventilation inhomogeneity in cystic fibrosis.

Sotirios FouzasAnne-Christianne KentgensOlga LagiouBettina Sarah FrauchigerFlorian WylerIlias TheodorakopoulosSophie YamminePhilipp Latzin

Published in: ERJ open research (2022)

CIIs detect ventilation inhomogeneity better than classical VCap indices and correlate well with LCI. However, further studies on their diagnostic performance and clinical utility are required.

Keyphrases

cystic fibrosis
respiratory failure
mechanical ventilation
pseudomonas aeruginosa
lung function
case control
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
intensive care unit
acute respiratory distress syndrome
air pollution