Research Article

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

Table 5

Differences for tidal variation without subject 3. Negative results mean a greater volume in the transplanted lung.

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

Lying on back −52−86, −170.003
Lying on left side −45−79, −100.012
Lying on right side−31−66, 30.076
Sitting up in bed −54−88, −190.002
Standing −44−78, −90.013

, significant.