New international guidelines and consensus on the use of lung ultrasound
Following the innovations and new discoveries of the last 10 years in the field of lung
ultrasound (LUS), a multidisciplinary panel of international LUS experts from six countries …
ultrasound (LUS), a multidisciplinary panel of international LUS experts from six countries …
Ultrasound and non-ultrasound imaging techniques in the assessment of diaphragmatic dysfunction
FA Laghi, M Saad, H Shaikh - BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 2021 - Springer
Diaphragm muscle dysfunction is increasingly recognized as an important element of
several diseases including neuromuscular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …
several diseases including neuromuscular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …
[HTML][HTML] Diaphragmatic dysfunction
J Ricoy, N Rodríguez-Núñez, JM Álvarez-Dobaño… - Pulmonology, 2019 - Elsevier
The diaphragm is the main breathing muscle and contraction of the diaphragm is vital for
ventilation so any disease that interferes with diaphragmatic innervation, contractile muscle …
ventilation so any disease that interferes with diaphragmatic innervation, contractile muscle …
Neuromuscular ultrasound for evaluation of the diaphragm
Neuromuscular clinicians are often asked to evaluate the diaphragm for diagnostic and
prognostic purposes. Traditionally, this evaluation is accomplished through history, physical …
prognostic purposes. Traditionally, this evaluation is accomplished through history, physical …
[HTML][HTML] Diaphragmatic ultrasound: a review of its methodological aspects and clinical uses
PV Santana, LZ Cardenas… - Jornal Brasileiro de …, 2020 - SciELO Brasil
The diaphragm is the main muscle of respiration, acting continuously and uninterruptedly to
sustain the task of breathing. Diaphragmatic dysfunction can occur secondary to numerous …
sustain the task of breathing. Diaphragmatic dysfunction can occur secondary to numerous …
Use of diaphragm thickening fraction combined with rapid shallow breathing index for predicting success of weaning from mechanical ventilator in medical patients
P Pirompanich, S Romsaiyut - Journal of intensive care, 2018 - Springer
Background Weaning failure is a crucial hindrance in critically ill patients. Rapid shallow
breathing index (RSBI), a well-known weaning index, has some limitations in predicting …
breathing index (RSBI), a well-known weaning index, has some limitations in predicting …
Diaphragmatic palsy
L Kokatnur, M Rudrappa - Diseases, 2018 - mdpi.com
The diaphragm is the primary muscle of respiration, and its weakness can lead to respiratory
failure. Diaphragmatic palsy can be caused by various causes. Injury to the phrenic nerve …
failure. Diaphragmatic palsy can be caused by various causes. Injury to the phrenic nerve …
Utility of ultrasound assessment of diaphragmatic function before and after pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD patients
Background Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) may improve respiratory symptoms and skeletal
muscle strength in patients with COPD. We aimed to evaluate changes in ultrasound (US) …
muscle strength in patients with COPD. We aimed to evaluate changes in ultrasound (US) …
[PDF][PDF] Sepsis Is Associated with a Preferential Diaphragmatic Atrophy. A Critically Ill Patient Study Using Tridimensional Computed Tomography
B Jung, S Nougaret, M Conseil, Y Coisel, E Futier… - …, 2014 - hal.umontpellier.fr
Background:: Diaphragm and psoas are affected during sepsis in animal models. Whether
diaphragm or limb muscle is preferentially affected during sepsis in the critically ill remains …
diaphragm or limb muscle is preferentially affected during sepsis in the critically ill remains …
Magnetic resonance imaging in children: common problems and possible solutions for lung and airways imaging
Pediatric chest MRI is challenging. High-resolution scans of the lungs and airways are
compromised by long imaging times, low lung proton density and motion. Low signal is a …
compromised by long imaging times, low lung proton density and motion. Low signal is a …