Thoracic ultrasound is increasingly considered to be an essential tool for the pulmonologist.
It is used in diverse clinical scenarios, including as an adjunct to clinical decision making for …

Acute critical illnesses can alter vital functions with profound biological, biochemical,
metabolic, and functional modifications. Despite etiology, patient's nutritional status is pivotal …

Introduction: Diaphragm dysfunction is common in patients undergoing mechanical
ventilation. The application of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) and the varying end …

Background Diaphragmatic assessment by ultrasound (US) is a non-invasive and useful
method in the clinical management of patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The …

Respiratory dysfunction is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in motor neuron
disease (MND). However, classical volitional measures of respiratory function in these …

Introduction Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is associated with an increased risk of
pulmonary infections, as well as a rare condition known as shrinking lung syndrome (SLS) …

The assessment of inspiratory effort in the patient with acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure
(AHRF) can be performed invasively by measuring the oesophageal pressure swing (ΔPes) …

Background The fatigue of the inspiratory musculature, particularly the diaphragm, has been
demonstrated to exert systemic effects on the body, impacting cardiovascular and …

Background Diaphragm is a necessary respiratory muscle. In cases with pleural effusion,
abnormal diaphragmatic functions may be observed. Thoracic ultrasound is a simple …

Context Systematic assessment of skeletal muscle function is lacking in patients with
nonsurgical hypoparathyroidism (HP). Whether muscle dysfunction involves respiratory …