Ultrasonographic evaluation of the diaphragm in critically ill patients to predict invasive mechanical ventilation.

Karn SuttapanitSupawit WongkrasuntSorravit SavatmongkorngulPraphaphorn Supatanakij

Published in: Journal of intensive care (2023)

In this study, RDE had a good ability to predict the need for IMV in critically ill patients. The optimal RDE cutoff value was 1.2 cm. Its benefit in patient management requires further investigation.

Keyphrases

mechanical ventilation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
intensive care unit
respiratory failure
case report