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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Main Authors: Jing Xia, Chuan-Yun Qian, Li Yang, Mei-Ju Li, Xiao-Xue Liu, Ting Yang, Qin Lu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Journal of Intensive Care
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40560-019-0409-x