Postural-respiratory function of the diaphragm assessed by M-mode ultrasonography.

Martin Sembera Andrew BuschAlena KobesovaBarbora HanychovaJan SulcPavel Kolar

Published in: PloS one (2022)

In healthy individuals, caudal displacement and greater excursions of the diaphragm occurred when lifting a load. The postural function of the diaphragm is independent of its respiratory activity and is not reduced by the increase in AWT.

Keyphrases

mechanical ventilation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
computed tomography
magnetic resonance
contrast enhanced