Ventilation and Perfusion in the Respiratory System

Exclusion Criteria

• •\<18 years
• •Chest wall, anatomical, physical abnormalities, skin integrity issues precluding placement of electrode belt in direct contact with skin
• •Patient is too unstable to position the belt/electrodes or tolerate head of bed changes
• •Confirmed or suspected intracranial bleed, stroke, edema
• •Active implants (i.e. implantable electronic devices such as pacemakers, cardioverter defibrillators, neurostimulators) or if device compatibility is in doubt
• •Pregnant or lactating patients as safety and efficacy for use of EIT in such cases has not been verified