Correlation Between Trans Esophageal Pressure and Non-invasive Respiratory Support Failure in Patients With Acute Hypoxic Respiratory Failure

Correlation Between Trans Esophageal Pressure and Non-invasive Respiratory Support Failure in Patients With Acute Hypoxic Respiratory Failure

This study aims at assessing the correlation between trans esophageal pressure and related respiratory mechanics (including, among others, nasal pressure-Pnose) and non-invasive respiratory support failure in patients with acute hypoxic respiratory failure of different etiology (including COVID-19).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age >18 years
• Acute hypoxic respiratory failure (P/F < 200)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Acute pulmonary edema
• Chest wall deformities
• Immediate need for Mechanical Ventilation
• Pregnancy
• Hypercapnic RF