Respiratory muscle ultrasound is used to evaluate the anatomy and function of the
respiratory muscle pump. It is a safe, repeatable, accurate, and non-invasive bedside …

We present areas of uncertainty concerning intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICUAW)
and identify areas for future research. Age, pre-ICU functional and cognitive state …

Diaphragm muscle dysfunction is increasingly recognized as an important element of
several diseases including neuromuscular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

Background Deciding the optimal timing for extubation in patients who are mechanically
ventilated can be challenging, and traditional weaning predictor tools are not very accurate …

Background Diaphragmatic dysfunction may promote weaning difficulties in patients who
are mechanically ventilated. Objective The goal of this study was to assess whether …

This article reports the various methods used to assess diaphragmatic function by
ultrasonography. The excursions of the two hemidiaphragms can be measured using two …

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 …

Background Diaphragmatic dysfunction is a major factor responsible for weaning failure in
patients that underwent prolonged invasive mechanical ventilation for acute severe …

Background Clinicians use several measures to ascertain whether individual patients will
tolerate liberation from mechanical ventilation, including the rapid shallow breathing index …

Background The accuracy of diaphragm ultrasound for predicting weaning outcome is still
debated, despite the publication of numerous studies evaluating this issue. Objective The …