Prospective study: Diaphragmatic thickness as a predictor index for weaning from mechanical ventilation

•Timing of weaning is critical to avoid cardiovascular and respiratory stress.•Diaphragmatic ultrasound was done for patients during spontaneous breathing trial.•Diaphragmatic thickness fraction is a good predictor of weaning success.•Diaphragmatic thickness fraction is slightly better than rapid sh...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of critical care 2019-08, Vol.52, p.10-15
Hauptverfasser:	Abdelwahed, Wafaa M., Abd Elghafar, Mohamed S., Amr, Yasser M., Alsherif, Salah El-din I., Eltomey, Mohamed A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Extubation Hypoxemia Intensive care Patients Ultrasonic imaging Ventilation Ventilators Weaning
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