DOAJ Open Access 2022

Diaphragmatic thickening fraction as a predictor for intubation in patients with COVID-19

Manuel Hache-Marliere Hyomin Lim Hassan Patail

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The diaphragm is the primary respiratory muscle, and its dysfunction predisposes patients to respiratory failure. Diaphragm function can be assessed by ultrasound measurement - Diaphragmatic Thickening Fraction (DTF). Respiratory viral infections (including SARS-CoV-2) can cause diaphragm dysfunction. Our case series follows three patients infected with COVID-19 pneumonia. Bedside diaphragmatic ultrasound assessments measuring DTF were trended over patient's hospital course until clinical improvement (i.e., off oxygen) or worsening (i.e., intubation). Our preliminary results suggest a correlation between DTF trends and respiratory status in patients requiring 100% oxygen. Further studies are required to assess DTF and its possible correlation to respiratory failure.

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Diseases of the respiratory system

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Manuel Hache-Marliere

Hyomin Lim

Hassan Patail

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Hache-Marliere, M., Lim, H., Patail, H. (2022). Diaphragmatic thickening fraction as a predictor for intubation in patients with COVID-19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmcr.2022.101743

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Tahun Terbit: 2022
Sumber Database: DOAJ
DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2022.101743
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