Diaphragm Activity Pre and Post Extubation in Ventilated Critically Ill Infants and Children Measured With Transcutaneous Electromyography*

CONCLUSIONS: Diaphragm activity rapidly increased after extubation. Patients failing extubation had a higher level of diaphragm activity, both pre and post extubation. The predictive value of the diaphragm activity variables alone was limited. Future studies are warranted to assess the additional value of electromyography of the diaphragm in combined extubation readiness assessment.
Source: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine - Category: Pediatrics Tags: Feature Articles Source Type: research