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Diaphragmatic dysfunction in mechanical ventilation.

Jack J Haitsma

Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 24(2):214-8 (2011) PMID 21293265

It has become clear from experimental data that prolonged mechanical ventilation can induce diaphragm dysfunction, also known as ventilator-induced diaphragm dysfunction. In this article we will discuss most recent understanding on ventilator-induced diaphragm dysfunction and data on diaphragm dysfunction in patients.

DOI: 10.1097/ACO.0b013e3283440185
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