Esophageal catheter placement

The two videos available below show you step-by-step how to insert a NutriVent or CooperSurgical esophageal balloon catheter, and ensure it is positioned correctly by means of an occlusion test. The insertion procedure is the same for different makes of catheters, but filling volumes for the balloons may differ. Please ensure you refer to the respective manufacturer's instructions for use.

Esophageal pressure may be used to:

• Partition between lung and chest wall elasticity
• Assess lung recruitability
• Guide recruitment maneuvers
• Set positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)
• Assess lung stress
• Recognize reverse triggering
• Assess patient-ventilator synchrony
• Measure intrinsic PEEP
• Measure work of breathing