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The diaphragm is the main breathing muscle and contraction of the diaphragm is vital for ventilation so any disease that interferes with diaphragmatic innervation, contractile muscle function, or mechanical coupling to the chest wall can cause diaphragm dysfunction.
J. Ricoy +5 more
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Randomized Trial of Fetal Surgery for Severe Left Diaphragmatic Hernia
Background Observational studies have shown that fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO) has been associated with increased survival among infants with severe pulmonary hypoplasia due to isolated congenital diaphragmatic hernia on the left side,
Jan Deprest +2 more
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The Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Attention, Negative Affect and Stress in Healthy Adults
A growing number of empirical studies have revealed that diaphragmatic breathing may trigger body relaxation responses and benefit both physical and mental health.
Xiao, Gao-Xia Wei
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernias: from genes to mechanisms to therapies
Congenital diaphragmatic hernias (CDHs) and structural anomalies of the diaphragm are a common class of congenital birth defects that are associated with significant morbidity and mortality due to associated pulmonary hypoplasia, pulmonary hypertension ...
Gabrielle Kardon +2 more
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Ultrasonographic predictors of extubation success in children: diaphragmatic, lung, and laryngeal assessment-a prospective pilot cohort study. [PDF]
Rezk AR +4 more
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Background Several measurements have been used to predict the success of weaning from mechanical ventilation; however, their efficacy varies in different studies. In recent years, diaphragmatic ultrasound has been used for this purpose.
H. M. Parada-Gereda +7 more
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PURPOSE: Muscle atrophy and diaphragm dysfunction are common with prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV). Electrical stimulation on peripheral muscles has been shown to be beneficial in the improvement of muscle function.
Yi-Fei Hsin +4 more
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Management of complicated diaphragmatic hernia in the acute setting: a WSES position paper
Background Diaphragmatic hernia (DH) presenting acutely can be a potentially life-threatening condition. Its management continues to be debatable. Methods A bibliographic search using major databases was performed using the terms “emergency surgery ...
M. Giuffrida +40 more
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Background: Neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) present with respiratory distress and circulatory insufficiency, requiring immediate intubation and mechanical ventilation.
Christopher Kapuangan +5 more
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Randomized Trial of Fetal Surgery for Moderate Left Diaphragmatic Hernia
Background Fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO) has been associated with increased postnatal survival among infants with severe pulmonary hypoplasia due to isolated congenital diaphragmatic hernia on the left side, but data are lacking to ...
J. Deprest +13 more
semanticscholar +1 more source

