Diaphragmatic parameters by ultrasonography for predicting weaning outcomes

Diaphragmatic parameters by ultrasonography for predicting weaning outcomes

Abstract Background Diaphragmatic dysfunction remains the main cause of weaning difficulty or failure. Ultrasonographic measurement of diaphragmatic function can be used to predict the outcomes of weaning from mechanical ventilation. Our primary objective was to investigate the performance of variou...

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Main Authors: Pongdhep Theerawit, Dararat Eksombatchai, Yuda Sutherasan, Thitiporn Suwatanapongched, Charn Kiatboonsri, Sumalee Kiatboonsri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Diaphragm ultrasound
Weaning
Spontaneous breathing trial
Diaphragmatic weakness
Diaphragmatic dysfunction
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12890-018-0739-9

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