Diaphragm Thickness and Contraction During Non-Invasive Ventilation: An Ultrasound Study

Objectives: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is a widely used treatment for neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Data on diaphragm contractility and thickness during NIV is scarce. We aimed to describe changes in diaphragm thickness/contractility during NIV and to explore associations with NI...

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Published in:	Children
Main Authors:	Stefano Nobile, Annamaria Sbordone, Nicola Salce, Giovanni Scognamiglio, Alessandro Perri, Simona Fattore, Giorgia Prontera, Lucia Giordano, Milena Tana, Giovanni Vento
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Subjects:	infant non-invasive ventilation nasal continuous airway pressure lung ultrasound work of breathing
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/12/4/470