Atrophy of Diaphragm and Pectoral Muscles in Critically Ill Patients

Conclusions Ultrasound enables identification of specific early diaphragm atrophy that affects the majority of mechanically ventilated patients and septic shock patients. Diaphragm atrophy and pectoral muscle atrophy seem to be two unrelated processes.
Source: Anesthesiology - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research