Real-time shear wave ultrasound elastography: a new tool for the evaluation of diaphragm and limb muscle stiffness in critically ill patients

Real-time shear wave ultrasound elastography: a new tool for the evaluation of diaphragm and limb muscle stiffness in critically ill patients

Abstract Background Muscle weakness following critical illness is the consequence of loss of muscle mass and alteration of muscle quality. It is associated with long-term disability. Ultrasonography is a reliable tool to quantify muscle mass, but studies that evaluate muscle quality at the criticall...

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Main Authors: Aurelien Flatres, Yassir Aarab, Stephanie Nougaret, Fanny Garnier, Romaric Larcher, Mathieu Amalric, Kada Klouche, Pascal Etienne, Gilles Subra, Samir Jaber, Nicolas Molinari, Stefan Matecki, Boris Jung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Sonoelastography
Intensive care unit acquired weakness
Diaphragmatic dysfunction
Cachexia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-020-2745-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-020-2745-6

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