Aims This scoping review aimed to identify, explore, and map the objectives, methodological
aspects, and results of studies that used ultrasound (US) to assess skeletal muscle (SM) in …

Diaphragmatic ultrasound, valued for its portability and safety, assesses both structural and
functional aspects of the diaphragm. While some studies support its predictive value, others …

Objectives This study aimed to provide data about the role of muscle ultrasound (US) to
predict sarcopenia. Methods A total of 313 geriatric outpatients (age≥ 65 y) were enrolled in …

Objective The aim of this study was to determine the development of sarcopenia in a COVID-
19 intensive care unit population by sequential quadriceps and diaphragm ultrasound and …

Background Several bedside assessments are used to evaluate respiratory muscle function
and to predict weaning from mechanical ventilation in patients on the intensive care unit. It …

Background Reduced muscle mass upon admission and development of muscle wasting
are frequent in critically ill patients, and linked to unfavorable outcomes. Muscle ultrasound …

Muscle ultrasound is a valuable non-invasive and cost-effective method in assessing muscle
mass and structure, both of which are significant indicators for the development of …

Background Extubation is the process of removing tracheal tubes so that patients maintain
oxygenation while they start to breathe spontaneously. However, hypoxemia after extubation …

Diaphragm muscle dysfunction is increasingly recognized as a fundamental marker of
several age-related diseases and conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary …

Ventilator weaning is of great importance for intensive care patients in order to avoid
complications caused by prolonged ventilation. However, not all patients succeed in …