Evaluation of diaphragmatic function in mechanically ventilated children: An ultrasound study.
En-Pei LeeShao-Hsuan HsiaHsiu-Feng HsiaoMin-Chi ChenJainn-Jim LinOi-Wa ChanChia-Ying LinMei-Chin YangSui-Ling LiaoShen-Hao LaiPublished in: PloS one (2017)
Diaphragm ultrasound is a noninvasive method for measuring diaphragmatic function in mechanically ventilated children. In this study, significant diaphragm atrophy and a decreased DTF were observed within 24 hours of mechanical ventilation. The recovery of diaphragm thickness and the DTF may be a potential predictor of successful extubation from mechanical ventilation.