Ultrasonography for Screening and Follow-Up of Diaphragmatic Dysfunction in the ICU: A Pilot Study

Conclusion:
The ICU-acquired DD usually improves before ICU discharge but might constitute a marker for greater disease severity. The present preliminary results require confirmation in a larger prospective multicenter study.

Source: Journal of Intensive Care Medicine - May 9, 2016 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Mariani, L. F., Bedel, J., Gros, A., Lerolle, N., Milojevic, K., Laurent, V., Hilly, J., Troche, G., Bedos, J. P., Planquette, B. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research