Influence of lung aeration on diaphragmatic contractility during a spontaneous breathing trial: an ultrasound study
Abstract Background A spontaneous breathing trial (SBT) is a major diagnostic tool to predict successfully extubation in patients. Several factors may lead to weaning failure, including the degree of lung aeration loss and diaphragm dysfunction. The main objective was to compare the diaphragmatic co...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Intensive Care |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40560-019-0409-x |