Temporary phrenic nerve stimulated patients: What is the role of ultrasound examination?

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Soták, M., Tyll, T., & Roubík, K.: Temporary phrenic nerve stimulated patients: What is the role of ultrasound examination? Artificial Organs, 47(3), 464-469 (2023).

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Abstract

Background: Prolonged mechanical ventilation caused by ventilator-induced diaphragm dysfunction (VIDD) is a serious problem in critically ill patients. Identification of patients who will have difficulty weaning from ventilation along
with attempts to reduce total time on mechanical ventilation is some of the aims of intensive care medicine.
Observations: This article briefly summarizes current options for temporary phrenic nerve stimulation therapy in an effort to keep the diaphragm active as direct prevention and treatment of ventilator-associated diaphragmatic dysfunction
in patients on mechanical ventilation. The results of feasibility studies using different approaches are promising but so far, the clinical relevance is low. One important question is which tool would reliably identify early signs of diaphragmatic
dysfunction and also be useful in guiding therapy. The authors present a brief overview of the current options considering the advantages and disadvantages of the available examination modalities. Despite the fact that current data point out some limitations of ultrasound examination, we believe that it still has a unique position in the bedside examination of critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation.
Conclusion: Temporary phrenic nerve stimulation, regardless of the specific approach used, has the potential to directly treat or reverse VIDD, and ultrasound examination plays an important role in the comprehensive care of critically ill
patients.

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