Effectiveness of Diaphragmatic Function and Parasternal Intercostal Muscles Functions as Predictors for Successful Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation
Recruiting
Observational Study
Ventilated Patient in Intensive Care
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 77 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University · Other
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About This Trial
Critically ill patients frequently develop respiratory muscle dysfunction that may contribute to difficult and prolonged weaning from mechanical ventilation. that is besides complications such as barotrauma, ventilator-acquired pneumonia, accumulation of secretions, and lung atelectasis.
The ultrasound estimation of parasternal intercostal muscle and diaphragmatic functions is a method to evaluat…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 1\. Adult patients more than 18 years old. 2. Patient on mechanical ventilation more than 48 hours.
Exclusion Criteria:
* 1\. Declining to give a written informed consent. 2. Diaphragmatic paralysis or injury
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