Petronela Minaříková

electrical impedance tomography pulmonary imaging ventilation mechanical ventilation ventilation distribution lung volume Introduction Patients in ICUs are often temporarily disconnected from mechanical ventilators under various clinical circumstances, either with or without clamping the endotracheal tube (ETT). Reasons for disconnecting patients from the ventilatory circuit include aerosol treatments, intrahospital transportation, or need to change the ventilator or any part of the circuit.