Diaphragm echodensity in mechanically ventilated patients: a description of technique and outcomes

Diaphragm echodensity in mechanically ventilated patients: a description of technique and outcomes

Abstract Background Acute increases in muscle sonographic echodensity reflect muscle injury. Diaphragm echodensity has not been measured in mechanically ventilated patients. We undertook to develop a technique to characterize changes in diaphragm echodensity during mechanical ventilation and to asse...

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Main Authors: Benjamin Coiffard, Stephen Riegler, Michael C. Sklar, Martin Dres, Stefannie Vorona, W. Darlene Reid, Laurent J. Brochard, Niall D. Ferguson, Ewan C. Goligher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Ultrasonography
Acute respiratory failure
Artificial respiration
Ventilator weaning
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-021-03494-9

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