Sunday, September 4, 2011

#AskDrKK: Ventilator induced Diaphragmatic atrophy


#DrKKAnswers: Controlled mechanical ventilation can lead to a very rapid type of disuse atrophy involving the diaphragmatic muscle fibers.
An observational study found that diaphragmatic strength decreased progressively during mechanical ventilation and that long-term (>24 hours) mechanical ventilation was associated with diaphragmatic muscle injury, atrophy, and proteolysis compared to short-term mechanical ventilation (2-3 hours)

Source: Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2011; 183:364.

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