Sonographic follow-up of diaphragm function in COVID-19: an exploratory study.

Carlijn VeldmanWytze S de Boer Huib A M Kerstjens Mireille A Edens Jan Willem K van den Berg

Published in: ERJ open research (2023)

Diaphragm function was impaired during hospitalisation for COVID-19. During recovery in hospital and up to 1-year follow-up, diaphragm TF improved, suggesting a long recovery time of the diaphragm. Diaphragm ultrasound may be a valuable modality in the screening and follow-up of (post-)COVID-19 patients for diaphragm dysfunction.

Keyphrases

mechanical ventilation
sars cov
coronavirus disease
acute respiratory distress syndrome
intensive care unit
healthcare
oxidative stress
computed tomography
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation