Preoperative Diaphragm Function Is Associated With Postoperative Pulmonary Complications After Cardiac Surgery.
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DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000004027
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Postoperative pulmonary complications increase mortality, length, and cost of hospitalization. A better diaphragmatic strength may help face an increased work of breathing postoperatively. We, therefore, sought to determine if a low preoperative diaphragm thickening… read more here.
Keywords: postoperative pulmonary; tfdi max; pulmonary complications; cardiac surgery ... See more keywords