M3 · Video 6

Isolating the Lungs from the Chest Wall

Key teaching points to take to the bedside.

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References & further reading

Gattinoni L, Chiumello D, Carlesso E, Valenza F. Bench-to-bedside review: chest wall elastance in acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Mireles-Cabodevila E, Fischer M, Wiles S, Chatburn RL. Esophageal Pressure Measurement: A Primer. Respir Care 2023 Sep;68(9):1281-1294.
Ball L, Talmor D, Pelosi P. Transpulmonary pressure monitoring in critically ill patients: pros and cons. Crit Care 2024 May 25;28(1):177.
Behrakis PK, Higgs BD, Bevan DR, Milic-Emili J. Partitioning of respiratory mechanics in halothane-anesthetized humans. J Appl Physiol.

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