Role of Bedside Ultrasonography in Assessment of Diaphragm Function as a Predictor of Success of Weaning in Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Background Weaning failure is common in mechanically ventilated patients, and if ultrasound can predict weaning outcome remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the diaphragmatic function (thickness and excursion) measured by ultrasound as a predictor of the extubation outcom...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
2020-10-01
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| Series: | Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases |
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| Online Access: | http://www.e-trd.org/upload/pdf/trd-2020-0045.pdf |