ArticleJournal of ultrasonography2026
Diaphragm thickening fraction as a predictor of the need for ventilatory support in the emergency department: an observational pilot study.
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Abstract
Aim: Early identification of patients likely to require ventilatory support is a key emergency department priority. Bedside diaphragm ultrasound provides a rapid assessment of respiratory muscle function, and the diaphragm thickening fraction quantifies diaphragmatic contraction during tidal breathing. Material and methods: In this prospective observational pilot study, adults with acute respiratory failure in a single emergency department underwent diaphragm ultrasound within 6 hours of presentation. The primary outcome was initiation of non-invasive ventilation or invasive mechanical ventilation from emergency department presentation through hospitalization. Results: Among 56 patients, 22 (39%) required ventilatory support. Diaphragm thickening fraction was lower in those requiring support (median 20.93% vs 29.8%; Conclusions: Early emergency department assessment of diaphragm thickening fraction may help identify patients at increased risk of requiring ventilatory support.
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