Diaphragm dysfunction induced by mechanical ventilation – pathophysiology and treatment options

Majority of mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care units (ICU) suffer from diaphragm dysfunction. It occurs in approximately 60 to 80 % of such patients. Early after the initiation of mechanical ventilation pathophysiological processes leading to diaphragm dysfunction are triggered. Inad...

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Main Authors: Iva Pažur, Josipa Kovačić, Ognjen Ožegić
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hrvatski liječnički zbor 2022-02-01
Series:Liječnički vjesnik
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Online Access:http://lijecnicki-vjesnik.hlz.hr/pdf/1-2-2022/08_pazur.pdf