Clinical Research Directory

Effects of Inspiratory vs Expiratory Breath-Hold on Lung Perfusion Measured by EIT Saline Indicator Method: A Self-Controlled Study

This study aims to compare lung perfusion distribution between inspiratory breath-hold and expiratory breath-hold phases using the saline indicator method combined with electrical impedance tomography (EIT). A self-controlled crossover design will be used in which each participant undergoes both breath-hold conditions with standardized rapid intravenous saline injections. The primary objective is to evaluate changes in global and regional pulmonary perfusion under different lung volume states. The findings may improve understanding of perfusion redistribution with lung inflation and support optimized ventilatory strategies in clinical practice.

The Impact of Lumboscopy Versus Laparoscopy on Ventilatory Mechanics

There are several techniques for performing minimally invasive urological surgeries. Among them, laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, and lumboscopy are noteworthy (1). The medical literature extensively documents the impact of pneumoperitoneum a procedure involving the insufflation of the peritoneal cavity with carbon dioxide (CO2), which is essential for laparoscopic and robotic surgeries on ventilatory mechanics. As an alternative, CO2 insufflation into the retroperitoneum, as utilized in lumboscopic surgery, has been proposed. This approach is believed to exert a lesser impact on respiratory function and pulmonary mechanics. However, it is important to note that no conclusive evidence has yet been found to support this claim. Assessing the impact of lumboscopic surgery could help establish it as a viable alternative for patients with pulmonary conditions, where mechanical ventilation poses significant challenges. To explore this possibility, a physiological study was designed to compare the effects of laparoscopic and lumboscopic surgery on ventilatory mechanics.