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Diaphragmatic Thickening Fraction as a Predictor of Successful Weaning
Role of Diaphragmatic Thickening Fraction as a Predictor of Successful Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation
Sponsor
Mansoura University Hospital
Enrollment
55 participants
Start Date
Sep 5, 2024
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The aim of this study is to assess the validity of the diaphragmatic thickening Fraction measured by ultrasound as a predictor for successful weaning from mechanical ventilation.
Eligibility
Min Age: 18 Years
Inclusion Criteria1
- Adult patients >18 years old, who are in need for mechanical ventilation as: Life threatening hypoxia, Respiratory rate > 30 breath/min, Disturbed conscious level.
Exclusion Criteria6
- Age <18 years.
- Pregnancy
- Surgical incisions likely to interfere with ultrasound examination.
- Hepato-splenomegaly, Ascites
- Neuromuscular disease as Myasthenia gravis, kypho-scoliosis
- Diaphragmatic Paralysis (paralyzed diaphragm exhibiting abnormal paradoxical movement, i.e., moving in a cranial direction during inspiration
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NCT06465082