Jia Song, Qiancheng Luo, Xinle Lai, Weihang Hu, Yihua Yu, Minjia Wang, Kai Yang, Gongze Chen, Wenwei Chen, Qian Li, Caibao Hu, Shijin Gong
BACKGROUND: Weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation (MV) is a complex and challenging process that involves multiple pathophysiological mechanisms. A combined ultrasound evaluation of the heart, lungs, and diaphragm during the weaning phase can help to identify risk factors and underlying mechanisms for weaning failure. This study aimed to investigate the accuracy of lung ultrasound (LUS), transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), and diaphragm ultrasound for predicting weaning failure in critically ill patients...
April 20, 2024: Annals of Intensive Care