Diaphragm Ultrasound Measurements With Variations in Modes of Ventilation

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In this study diaphragm ultrasound measurements at end-expiration and peak inspiration phases in assist control and pressure support mode in consented patients admitted to the medical intensive care unit. One-time measurements will be obtained during the first 48hrs that the patients are receiving m...

In this study diaphragm ultrasound measurements at end-expiration and peak inspiration phases in assist control and pressure support mode in consented patients admitted to the medical intensive care unit. One-time measurements will be obtained during the first 48hrs that the patients are receiving mechanical ventilation. Three consecutive images will be obtained by an investigator that is blinded to the mode (controlled vs. spontaneous). Once measurements are obtained, a second investigator will switch to the other mode (controlled vs. spontaneous) and the blinded investigator will obtain three consecutive images after the patient has adjusted to the subsequent mode (one minute). Tidal volumes will be matched between modes as close as possible. The order of modes to ultrasound (controlled then spontaneous or spontaneous then controlled) will be determined by the non-blinded second investigator. Once the ultrasound measurements are obtained by the research team, image acquisition is concluded for the enrolled patient. The ventilator will be programmed back to the original settings determined by the medical ICU team. The hypothesis is that the end-expiration diaphragm ultrasound measurement will be thicker in spontaneous mode than controlled mode.

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