Effects of transcutaneous electrical diaphragmatic stimulation on respiratory function in patients with prolonged mechanical ventilation

Effects of transcutaneous electrical diaphragmatic stimulation on respiratory function in patients with prolonged mechanical ventilation

PURPOSE: Muscle atrophy and diaphragm dysfunction are common with prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV). Electrical stimulation on peripheral muscles has been shown to be beneficial in the improvement of muscle function. This study examined the effects of transcutaneous electrical diaphragmatic sti...

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Main Authors: Yi-Fei Hsin, Shu-Hsin Chen, Teng-Jen Yu, Chung-Chi Huang, Yen-Huey Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:Annals of Thoracic Medicine
Subjects:
diaphragmatic
electrical stimulation
respiratory muscle
weaning
Online Access:http://www.thoracicmedicine.org/article.asp?issn=1817-1737;year=2022;volume=17;issue=1;spage=14;epage=20;aulast=Hsin

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