Early diaphragm dysfunction assessed by ultrasonography after cardiac surgery: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Approximately 10%-70% of patients may develop diaphragmatic dysfunction after cardiac surgery, which may lead to delayed weaning from mechanical ventilation, increased ICU stays, postoperative hospitalization stays, and respiratory complications. However, its impact on prognosis and risk factors remain controversy. Therefore, we conducted a retrospective cohort study in which we evaluated diaphragmatic dysfunction in patients who underwent cardiac surgery via bedside diaphragm ultrasound to investigate its prognosis and possible risk factors.

Methods

Data from the electronic medical records system included case records and ultrasound images of the diaphragm for 177 consecutive patients admitted to the ICU following cardiac thoracotomy surgeries performed between Ju

SUBMITTER: Huai H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11496164 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature