Lying flat or slightly raised? study tests best position for lung pressure readings
NCT ID NCT02816359
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study looked at 11 adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) to see if their body position (lying flat at 0° or slightly raised at 30°) changes the accuracy of esophageal pressure measurements used to set ventilators. Researchers measured pressure at both angles to find the most reliable reading. The goal is to improve ventilator settings for better breathing support.
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Hôpital Croix-Rousse
Lyon, 69004, France
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