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Unilateral atelectasis in a preterm infant monitored with electrical impedance tomography: a case report

Authors: P. S. van der Burg, M. Miedema, F. H. de Jongh, A. H. van Kaam

Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 12/2014

Abstract

Electrical impedance tomography (EIT) is a non-invasive, radiation-free tool to monitor regional changes in ventilation. This report describes, for the first time, that unilateral atelectasis in an extremely low birth weight infant results in a loss of regional ventilation measured by EIT in the affected lung.

Conclusion: EIT is currently the most promising technique to monitor regional lung aeration continuously at the bedside in this vulnerable population.

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Title: Unilateral atelectasis in a preterm infant monitored with electrical impedance tomography: a case report
Authors: P. S. van der Burg
M. Miedema
F. H. de Jongh
A. H. van Kaam
Publication date: 01-12-2014
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 12/2014
Print ISSN: 0340-6199
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1076
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-014-2399-y

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Unilateral atelectasis in a preterm infant monitored with electrical impedance tomography: a case report

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