Diaphragm ultrasonography to estimate the work of breathing during non-invasive ventilation

Purpose Ultrasonography allows the direct observation of the diaphragm. Its thickness variation measured in the zone of apposition has been previously used to diagnose diaphragm paralysis. We assessed the feasibility and accuracy of this method to assess diaphragmatic function and its contribution t...

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Published in:Intensive care medicine Vol. 38; no. 5; pp. 796 - 803
Main Authors: Vivier, Emmanuel, Mekontso Dessap, Armand, Dimassi, Saoussen, Vargas, Frederic, Lyazidi, Aissam, Thille, Arnaud W., Brochard, Laurent
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Berlin/Heidelberg Springer-Verlag 01.05.2012
Springer
Springer Nature B.V
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ISSN:0342-4642, 1432-1238, 1432-1238
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