Lung and diaphragm ultrasound as predictors of success in weaning from mechanical ventilation

Lung and diaphragm ultrasound as predictors of success in weaning from mechanical ventilation

Abstract Background Lung and diaphragm ultrasound methods have recently been introduced to predict the outcome of weaning from mechanical ventilation (MV). The aim of this study is to assess the reliability and accuracy of these techniques for predicting successful weaning in critically ill adults....

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Main Authors: Eva Tenza-Lozano, Ana Llamas-Alvarez, Enrique Jaimez-Navarro, Javier Fernández-Sánchez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-06-01
Series:Critical Ultrasound Journal
Subjects:
Lung ultrasound
Diaphragm ultrasound
Weaning
Withdrawal of mechanical ventilation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13089-018-0094-3

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