INTRODUCTION: The diaphragm thickening fraction (DTF) may be a valuable tool for estimating respiratory effort in non-invasive ventilation. The primary aim of this physiological study is the investigation of the correlation of DTF with oesophageal pressure swings (
- Lindner, S.
- Hoermann, C.
- Teichert, J.
- Ziyadova, S.
- Michels-Zetsche, J. D.
- Neetz, B.
- Herth, F. J. F.
- Duerschmied, D.
- Britsch, S.
Keywords
- Humans
- *Diaphragm/physiopathology/diagnostic imaging
- Male
- *Noninvasive Ventilation
- Female
- Adult
- *Healthy Volunteers
- *Esophagus/physiopathology/diagnostic imaging
- *Pressure
- Young Adult
- Middle Aged
- Exercise/physiology
- Work of Breathing
- Diaphragm Thickening Fraction
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Oesophageal pressure
- Respiratory effort
- Ultrasound
