Change in diaphragm and intercostal muscle thickness in mechanically ventilated patients: a prospective observational ultrasonography study
Abstract Background Diaphragm atrophy is observed in mechanically ventilated patients. However, the atrophy is not investigated in other respiratory muscles. Therefore, we conducted a two-center prospective observational study to evaluate changes in diaphragm and intercostal muscle thickness in mech...
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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/s40560-019-0410-4 |