Protection factors against inspiratory muscle weakness in patients on hemodialysis

Conclusion: Diaphragm thickness in FRC, albumin and iron presented a protective effect against the development of inspiratory muscle weakness in patients on HD.Table 1Logistic regression model adjusted to explain inspiratory muscle weakness.VariablesCoefficientp valueORadjustedIntercept23,0980,004-Thickness at FRC-3,1750,0360,042 (0,002 – 0,811)Iron-0,0450,0180,956 (0,921 – 0,992)Albumin-3,4750,0280,031 (0,001 – 0,690)FRC:Functional residual capacity;OR: Odds ratio

Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 6, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Souza, R., Medeiros, A., Brandao, D., Barros, C., Fuzari, H., Dornelas de Andrade, A., Marinho, P., Cavalcanti, F. Tags: Physiotherapists Source Type: research