Evolution of Diaphragm Thickness during Mechanical Ventilation. Impact of Inspiratory Effort

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Ewan C. Goligher · Mount Sinai Hospital

Eddy Fan · Mount Sinai Hospital

Margaret S. Herridge · Mount Sinai Hospital

Alistair Murray · Mount Sinai Hospital

Stefannie Vorona · Mount Sinai Hospital

Debbie Brace · Mount Sinai Hospital

Nuttapol Rittayamai ·

Abstract

Changes in diaphragm thickness are common during mechanical ventilation and may be associated with diaphragmatic weakness. Titrating ventilatory support to maintain normal levels of inspiratory effort may prevent changes in diaphragm configuration associated with mechanical ventilation.

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Published in: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

Volume 192, Issue 9, pp. 1080-1088

DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201503-0620oc

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Evolution of Diaphragm Thickness during Mechanical Ventilation. Impact of Inspiratory Effort

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