The aim is to test the physiological effects of continuous anterior chest compression in patients with severe to moderate ARDS.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 ans
* Intubated moderate and severe ARDS according to the Berlin definition (PaO2/FiO2 ratio \<= 200 mmHg)
* The patent must be sedated and paralyzed
* Informed consent from patient or family members
Exclusion Criteria:
* Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
* Pneumothorax
* Thoracic trauma during the last 3 months
* Refractory shock
* Contraindication to EIT monitoring (e.g. burns, pacemaker, thoracic wounds limiting electrode belt placement)
* Pregnancy
* Any contra-indication to esophageal manometry (less than one month esophagus surgery, bronchopleural or esotracheal fistula, latex allergy)
* No social care
* Adults under Guardianship, curatorship or protection of the court
What they're measuring
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The end inspiratory transpulmonary pressure (PL-insp) in centimetre of water
Timeframe: Through study completion (up to 6 hours)