Table 2 Timeline of diaphragm electrical activity (EAdi) and pressure transmission to the trachea with non-invasive neurally adjusted ventilator assist (NIV-NAVA)
From: Lung protection during non-invasive synchronized assist versus volume control in rabbits
Pre-ALI | Post-ALI | 1 hour | 2 hours | 3 hours | 4 hours | 5 hours | 6 hours | P-value (time) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EAdi peak, a.u. | 22.1 (±10.6) | 18.2 (±12.4) | 15.6 (±4.8) | 19.1 (±6.5) | 18.0 (±7.3) | 18.9 (±6.2) | 21.1 (±9.9) | 17.3 (±8.0) | NS |
EAdi minimum, a.u. | 5.2 (±1.7) | 5.6 (±1.5) | 4.5 (±1.8) | 4.9 (±1.0) | 4.8 (±1.2) | 4.7 (±1.4) | 5.6 (±3.7) | 6.3 (±5.0) | NS |
Relative peak EAdi, % | 78.6 (±48.2) | 60.3 (±35.5) | 52.6 (±16.1) | 63.9 (±19.7) | 60.8 (±23.5) | 64.5 (±23.6) | 71.5 (±30.4) | 61 (±35.4) | NS |
Pressure transmission to trachea, % | 85.8 (±59.1) | 55.7 (±51.3) | 69.5 (±43.1) | 72.1 (±52.9) | 68.9 (±42.8) | 72.1 (±43.2) | 66.8 (±40.8) | 70.2 (±37.9) | NS |