Table 1.
Data on patient characteristics
| EELI–EELV relationship | EELV repeatability | |
|---|---|---|
| n | 25 | 5 |
| Gender, female/total | 8/25 | 4/5 |
| Age (years) | 51 (15) | 59 (21) |
| Height (cm) | 177 (9) | 172 (11) |
| Weight (kg) | 76 (12) | 74 (26) |
| Time after intubation (hours) | 17.2 (11.0) | 28.4 (17.2) |
| Baseline PEEP (cm H2O) | 7.3 (2.7) | 8.6 (2.2) |
| Baseline PaO2/FiO2 ratio (mmHg) (range) | 344 (533–123) | 245 (360–145) |
| Ventilation mode | ||
| Pressure control | 15 | 4 |
| Pressure support | 5 | 1 |
| Volume control | 1 | |
| Pressure controlled-volume guaranteed | 4 | |
Data are presented as mean (SD), unless stated otherwise
PEEP Positive end-expiratory pressure, EELI end-expiratory lung impedance, EELV end-expiratory lung volume