Abstract:Background: Diaphragm dysfunction (DD) is frequently seen in critically ill patients, and ultrasound could be a useful tool to detect it and to predict extubation success or failure in mechanically ventilated patients. Besides, it would also be useful in differential diagnosis of dyspnea and respiratory failure. Aim of work :The aim of work is to evaluate usefulness and accuracy of ultrasound in assessment of DD in intensive care unit (ICU) patients in comparison with clinical outcome of patients.. In this pro… Show more
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