Drainage of pleural effusion improves diaphragmatic function in mechanically ventilated patients.

CONCLUSIONS: Drainage of a unilateral pleural effusion during weaning from mechanical ventilation improves diaphragmatic contractile activity and respiratory system performance. PMID: 28215134 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Critical Care and Resuscitation - Category: Intensive Care Tags: Crit Care Resusc Source Type: research