Mechanical ventilation is involved in the pathogenesis of diaphragm dysfunction, which is
associated with severe adverse events. Although ultrasound and diaphragm electrical …

Introduction Ultrasonography has recently emerged as a promising technique that can
rapidly estimate diaphragm function, especially during the weaning period. The aims of this …

Background Management and monitoring of pain and sedation to reduce discomfort as well
as side effects, such as over-and under-sedation, withdrawal syndrome and delirium, is an …

Importance ICU-acquired muscle atrophy occurs commonly and worsens outcomes in
adults. The incidence and severity of muscle atrophy in critically ill children are poorly …

Ultrasonography has been widely used in medicine for decades but often by specific users
such as cardiologists, obstetricians, and radiologists. In the last several years, the use of this …

OBJECTIVES: Describe international pediatric ventilation liberation practices and regional
practice variation. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: International cross-sectional …

We aim to develop evidence-based recommendations for intensivists caring for children
admitted to intensive care units and requiring analgesia and sedation. A panel of national …

Introduction Multiple studies have shown that diaphragmatic ultrasound can better predict
the outcome of weaning in adults. However, there are few studies focusing on children …

Background Diaphragm atrophy is observed in mechanically ventilated patients. However,
the atrophy is not investigated in other respiratory muscles. Therefore, we conducted a two …

Background The use of ultrasound to visualize the diaphragm is well established. Over the
last 15 years, certain indices of diaphragm function, namely diaphragm thickness, thickening …