Diaphragm dysfunction after cardiac surgery: a global approach.

Published in: Journal of clinical monitoring and computing (2019)

Diaphragm ultrasound is a noninvasive technique that can be used to assess diaphragm function. In cardiac surgery, the technique may help physicians during the weaning process, in addition with echocardiography after surgery.

Keyphrases

mechanical ventilation
cardiac surgery
acute respiratory distress syndrome
intensive care unit
primary care
acute kidney injury
magnetic resonance imaging
computed tomography
left ventricular
oxidative stress
pulmonary hypertension