Table 3 High-resolution manometry characteristics of critically ill patients
Variable (unit) | Critically ill patients n = 16 | Normal range for 5 mL wet swallows (ref. 8 and 9) |
|---|---|---|
Dynamic (swallow) esophageal parameters | ||
Distal contractile integral (mmHg cm s) | 3852 (1700–7730) | > 450 and < 20% more than 8000 |
Failed esophageal peristalsis ( %, median/IQR) | 73 (54–89) | < 20 |
Panesophageal pressurization (% median/IQR) | 64 (48–79) | < 20 |
Double-peaked waves (% median/IQR) | 30 (0–50) | ≤ 15 |
Premature contraction (% median/IQR) | 20 (2–32) | < 20 |
Rapid contraction (% median/IQR) | 5 (0–12) | < 20 |
Dynamic (swallow) EGJ parameters | ||
Integrated relaxation pressure (mmHg, median/IQR) | 16 (6–21) | < 15 |
Intrabolus pressure (mmHg, median/IQR) | 23 (17–28) | < 17 |
Static (rest) EGJ parameters | ||
LES tone (mmHg, median/IQR) | 18 (9–26) | 13–43 |
EGJ-CI (mmHg cm, median/IQR) | 40 (28–60) | 25–55 |
Inspiration EGJ pressure (mmHg, median/IQR) | 36 (29–42) | 29–43 |
Expiration EGJ pressure (mmHg, median/IQR) | 24 (19–33) | 9–20 |
Hiatal hernia presence (%) | 19 | – |