Diaphragm thickening in cardiac surgery: a perioperative prospective ultrasound study

Diaphragm thickening in cardiac surgery: a perioperative prospective ultrasound study

Abstract Background Diaphragm paresis is common after cardiac surgery and may delay the weaning from the ventilator. Our objective was to evaluate diaphragm thickening during weaning and secondly the muscle thickness as a marker of myotrauma. Methods Patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery were...

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Main Authors: Pierre-Henri Moury, Adrien Cuisinier, Michel Durand, Jean-Luc Bosson, Olivier Chavanon, Jean-François Payen, Samir Jaber, Pierre Albaladejo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-04-01
Series:Annals of Intensive Care
Subjects:
Weaning
Mechanical ventilation
Cardiac surgery
Muscle
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13613-019-0521-z

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