Research Article

Single-Lung Transplant Results in Position Dependent Changes in Regional Ventilation: An Observational Case Series Using Electrical Impedance Tomography

Table 3

EELI differences between transplanted lung and diseased lung in 5 positions. Negative results mean a greater reading in the transplanted lung.

PositionMean difference (diseased versus transplanted lung) [in AU]95% confidence interval value

Lying on back −697−6102, 47070.80
Lying on left side −7065−12472, −16570.011
Lying on right side−7395−12797, −19920.007
Sitting up in bed −5131−10531, 2700.062
Standing −2223−7627, 31810.42

, significant.