Computed tomography evaluation of diaphragm alterations in 20 critically ill COVID-19 positive patients

Computed tomography evaluation of diaphragm alterations in 20 critically ill COVID-19 positive patients

Objective: Diaphragmatic dysfunctions are multiple and critical illnesses often lead to the muscular atrophy that affects respiratory and peripheral muscles. The primary objective was to investigate diaphragm thickness in hospitalized patients. Secondary objectives were to assess clinical evolution...

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Main Authors: Branea Oana Elena, Budeanu AnaMaria Romina, Budeanu Răzvan Gabriel, Chiuzan Adrian Ștefan, Nazaret Ioana Lăcrămioara, Copotoiu Sanda Maria, Lazăr Alexandra Elena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2022-09-01
Series:Acta Marisiensis - Seria Medica
Subjects:
diaphragm changes
chest computed tomography
critically ill
covid-19
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/amma-2022-0014

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https://doi.org/10.2478/amma-2022-0014

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