Diaphragmatic Dysfunction Is Characterized by Increased Duration of Mechanical Ventilation in Subjects With Prolonged Weaning.

BACKGROUND: Diaphragmatic dysfunction is often underdiagnosed and is among the risk factors for failed weaning. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of diaphragmatic dysfunction diagnosed by B-niode ultrasonography and to determine whether prolonged weaning subjects with diaphra...

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Published in:Respiratory Care Vol. 61; no. 10; pp. 1316 - 1323
Main Authors: Zhihua Lu, Qiuping Xu, Yuehua Yuan, Ge Zhang, Feng Guo, Huiqing Ge
Format: diagnostic images research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Oct2016
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