Immediate Effect of Mechanical Ventilation Mode and Sedative Infusion on Measured Diaphragm Thickness.

ABSTRACT: Rationale: In patients who are mechanically ventilated, diaphragm thinning on ultrasound is thought to correlate with diaphragm atrophy and has been associated with prolonged intubation. Factors other than atrophy, however, may cause changes in diaphragm thickness, which may confound studies examining changes in diaphragm thickness over time. Objectives: To determine if changes in the mode of mechanical ventilation or an interruption of sedatives have immediate effects on diaphragm thickness measurements in adult patients in the intensive care unit who are mechanically ventilated. Methods: Adult patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation for less than 48 hours were included. Diaphragm thickness was measured at end-expiration and peak inspiration using ultrasoun

SUBMITTER: Pearson SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9447392 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature