Diaphragm and weaning from mechanical ventilation: anticipation and outcome

Diaphragm and weaning from mechanical ventilation: anticipation and outcome

Abstract Background Determining the optimal moment to extubate a critically ill patient remains a challenge. The parameters of diaphragm sonography offer precious data in the evaluation and follow-up of critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation. Aim To evaluate the diaphragm role in the wean...

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Main Authors: Rasha M. Abdelhafeez, Ahmed M. Abumossalam, Eman O. Arram, Mohsen M. Elshafey, Mohammed E. Abushehata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-10-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology
Subjects:
Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation score
diaphragmatic ultrasound
excursion
mechanical ventilation
thickness
weaning
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.4103/ejb.ejb_13_19

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