Diaphragm dysfunction detected with ultrasound to predict noninvasive mechanical ventilation failure: A prospective cohort study

This study aimed to examine the use of point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) in detecting diaphragmatic dysfunction (DD) and evaluate its ability to predict noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIV) failure in patients presented to the emergency department with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD).

Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - August 16, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Huseyin Kocyigit, Muge Gunalp, Sinan Genc, Ahmet Burak Oguz, Ayca Koca, Onur Polat Source Type: research