Inspiratory muscle strength and function in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 survivors 3 and 6 months after intensive care unit discharge.
Maria Natividad Núñez-SeisdedosDavid Valcárcel-LinaresMaría Teresa Gómez-GonzálezIrene Lázaro-NavasLuís López-GonzálezDaniel Pecos-MartínIsabel Rodriguez-CostaPublished in: ERJ open research (2023)
In invasively ventilated COVID-19 survivors, inspiratory muscle strength impairments persisted 6 months after ICU discharge, while maintaining normal diaphragm function. Decreased functional capacity, dyspnoea and slightly reduced health status were observed. Early screening of survivors is of utmost importance to identify those with impairments and at risk of delayed or incomplete recovery.