Fig. 3
From: Physiological effects of different recruitment maneuvers in a pig model of ARDS
EIT-based global inhomogeneity index with recruitment A: SI; B: IP; C: PCV. Recruitment maneuvers were performed in the same pig. The figure was exported by a data analysis tool, and the scales cannot be adjusted. Blue lines indicate rescaled global impedance, and red circles indicate the global inhomogeneity index. The global inhomogeneity index increased during recruitment with PCV, and varied during recruitment with SI and IP. The global inhomogeneity index was significantly decreased after recruitment with SI, IP, or PCV. SI, sustained inflation; IP, increments of PEEP; PCV, pressure-controlled ventilation; GI, global inhomogeneity