Ultrasound Detection of Position of Diaphragm During Laparoscopic Surgery

Position of diaphragm in the region of electrical impedance tomography measurement is to be determined by ultrasound in approx. 20 patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery. Data are to be obtained at three phases at supine horizontal position (during spontaneous breathing, at mechanically ventilated patient under general anesthesia with muscle relaxation and at mechanically ventilated patient under general anesthesia with muscle relaxation during insufflation of carbon dioxide into the peritoneal cavity to achieve exposure during laparoscopic surgery).