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[0] Delta Esophageal Pressure [1] 5-10 cmH2O [2] <15 cmH2O [3] 
Delta Esophageal Pressure is the pressure change in the esophagus due to ventilation. This measurement has been reported to accurately track changes in the pleural pressure. During any ventilation activity, airway pressures maybe transmitted across the pleural space to the esophagus. On patient initiated breaths, the true value of Delta Esophageal Pressure is the negative deflection of the esophageal pressure. On assisted breath during mechanical support or during controlled mechanical ventilation, positive airway pressure may be transmitted across the potential space causing a rise in esophageal pressure above the normal end esophageal pressure point. Delta Esophageal Pressure is an excellent weaning indicator. Normal Range for non-ventilated patient is 2-10 cmH2O
The Winning Weaning Parameters
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