Open AccessDiaphragm Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Diaphragmatic Dysfunction in Lung Disease
Author(s) -
Sebastián Lux,
Daniel Ramos,
A Brandäo de Campos Fonseca Pinto,
Sara Schilling,
Mauricio Salinas
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the open respiratory medicine journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.341
H-Index - 19
ISSN - 1874-3064
DOI - 10.2174/1874306402115010082
Subject(s) - medicine , diaphragmatic breathing , diaphragm (acoustics) , ultrasound , pulmonary function testing , work of breathing , mechanical ventilation , atrophy , diaphragm muscle , lung ultrasound , lung , respiratory system , radiology , cardiology , pathology , physics , alternative medicine , acoustics , loudspeaker
The diaphragm is the most important respiratory muscle, and its function may be limited by acute and chronic diseases. A diaphragmatic ultrasound, which quantifies dysfunction through different approaches, is useful in evaluating work of breathing and diaphragm atrophy, predicting successful weaning, and diagnosing critically ill patients. This technique has been used to determine reduced diaphragmatic function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and interstitial diseases, while in those with COVID-19, diaphragmatic ultrasound has been used to predict weaning failure from mechanical ventilation.