Diaphragmatic parameters by ultrasonography for predicting weaning outcomes.
Pongdhep TheerawitDararat EksombatchaiYuda SutherasanThitiporn SuwatanapongchedCharn KiatboonsriSumalee KiatboonsriPublished in: BMC pulmonary medicine (2018)
Among diaphragmatic parameters, TPIAdia exhibits good performance in predicting the success of weaning from mechanical ventilation. This study demonstrated a trend toward successful use of TPIAdia rather than diaphragmatic inspiratory excursion as a predictor of weaning from mechanical ventilation.