A window into diaphragm kinetics: feasibility, precision, and physiological meaning of ultrasound measurements of diaphragm thickness

doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/cc12083

Open AccessArticle10.1186/cc12083

A window into diaphragm kinetics: feasibility, precision, and physiological meaning of ultrasound measurements of diaphragm thickness

EC Goligher,Franco Laghi,Niall D. Ferguson-2013-03-19-Critical Care

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Inadequate respiratory muscle activity has been linked to ventilator-induced diaphragm dysfunction. Current techniques for monitoring respiratory muscle activity during mechanical ventilation are specialized and relatively invasive. Visualizing diaphragm thickening during inspiration by ultrasound may permit non-invasive monitoring. We explored the feasibility, reliability and physiological significance of diaphragm thickening on ultrasound.

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Inadequate respiratory muscle activity has been linked to ventilator-induced diaphragm dysfunction. Current techniques for monitoring respiratory muscle activity during mechanical ventilation are specialized and relatively invasive. Visualizing diaphragm thickening during inspiration by ultrasound may permit non-invasive monitoring. We explored the feasibility, reliability and physiological significance of diaphragm thickening on ultrasound.

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Diaphragm (acoustics)MedicineUltrasoundRespiratory systemBiomedical engineeringRadiologyInternal medicineAcoustics

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