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Published in: Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing 3/2020

01-06-2020 | Ultrasound | Letter to the Editor

Diaphragm dysfunction after cardiac surgery: a global approach

Author: Abdallah Fayssoil

Published in: Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing | Issue 3/2020

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Abstract

Diaphragm ultrasound is a noninvasive technique that can be used to assess diaphragm function. In cardiac surgery, the technique may help physicians during the weaning process, in addition with echocardiography after surgery.
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Metadata
Title
Diaphragm dysfunction after cardiac surgery: a global approach
Author
Abdallah Fayssoil
Publication date
01-06-2020
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Published in
Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing / Issue 3/2020
Print ISSN: 1387-1307
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2614
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10877-019-00424-7

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