Transcutaneous electrical diaphragmatic stimulation in mechanically ventilated patients: a randomised study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few specific methods are available to reduce the risk of diaphragmatic dysfunction for patients under mechanical ventilation. The number of studies involving transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the diaphragm (TEDS) is increasing but none report results for diaphragmatic measurements, and they lack power. We hypothesised that the use of TEDS would decrease diaphragmatic dysfunction and improve respiratory muscle strength in patients in ICU.

Methods

We conducted a controlled trial to assess the impact of daily active electrical stimulation versus sham stimulation on the prevention of diaphragm dysfunction during the weaning process from mechanical ventilation. The evaluation was based on ultrasound measurements of diaphragm thickening fraction during spontaneou

SUBMITTER: Medrinal C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10469422 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature