Computed tomography confirms a reduction in diaphragm thickness in mechanically ventilated patients

Abstract Purpose Patients who require mechanical ventilation (MV) may experience diaphragm atrophy, which may delay the discontinuation of MV. Here, we used computed tomographic (CT) scans to confirm this phenomenon. Method and Materials Patients who underwent two chest CT scans while on MV were ret...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of critical care 2016-06, Vol.33, p.47-50
Hauptverfasser:	Lee, Gi Dong, MD, Kim, Ho Cheol, MD, Yoo, Jung-Wan, MD, Lee, Seung Jun, MD, Cho, Yu Ji, MD, Bae, Kyungsoo, MD, Lee, Jong Deog, MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Body mass index Computed tomography Critical Care Critical Illness Diaphragm Diaphragm - diagnostic imaging Diaphragm - pathology Female Heart attacks Humans Male Mechanical ventilation Medical imaging Mens health Middle Aged Organ Size Patients Physiology Respiration, Artificial Respiratory distress syndrome Retrospective Studies Software Standard deviation Studies Thickness Tomography, X-Ray Computed Tuberculosis Weaning
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