Is diaphragm ultrasound better than rapid shallow breathing index for predicting weaning in critically ill elderly patients?

CONCLUSION: Ultrasound can be used to show diaphragm dysfunction in the elderly frail population, and a multifactorial approach to the extubation process may include ultrasound instead of using traditional RSBI alone.PMID:37740623 | DOI:10.5578/tt.20239701

Source: Tuberkuloz ve Toraks - September 23, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Berrin Er Ba şak Mızrak Aras Aydemir Song ül Binay Cihangir Do ğu Dilek Kazanc ı Sema Turan Source Type: research