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Multi-omics reveals age-related differences in the diaphragm response to mechanical ventilation: a pilot study.

Qiong LyuYa WenXiang ZhangAlex B AddinsallNicola CaccianiLars Larsson
Published in: Skeletal muscle (2021)
The dramatically increased mortality in old ICU patients with COVID-19-associated hyperinflammation and cytokine storm need not only reflect the viral infection but may also be associated with the ventilator induced diaphragm dysfunction (VIDD) and hyperinflammatory responses induced by long-term CMV per se. Although mechanical ventilation is a life-saving intervention in COVID-19 ICU patients, CMV should be cautiously used especially in old age and other means of respiratory support may be considered, such as negative pressure ventilation.
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