16
Participants
Start Date
June 11, 2021
Primary Completion Date
November 30, 2021
Study Completion Date
November 30, 2021
Diaphragmatic echography
Echography of the diaphragm at the zone of apposition. End-inspiratory and/or end-expiratory thickness of the diaphragm will be measured in M-mode.
Measurement of esophageal pressure
Pressure will be measured in the lower third of the esophagus using an esophageal balloon and pressure transducer.
Registration of respiratory mechanics
Pressures and volumes will be registered by the Fluxmed respiratory monitor (MBMED, Argentina)
University Hospital Antwerp, Edegem
University Hospital, Antwerp
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