Neuromuscular clinicians are often asked to evaluate the diaphragm for diagnostic and
prognostic purposes. Traditionally, this evaluation is accomplished through history, physical …

Diaphragm muscle dysfunction is increasingly recognized as an important element of
several diseases including neuromuscular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

Respiratory muscles are classically involved in neuromuscular disorders, leading to a
restrictive respiratory pattern. The diaphragm is the main respiratory muscle involved during …

Introduction: Real time ultrasound imaging of the diaphragm is an under‐used tool in the
evaluation of patients with unexplained dyspnea or respiratory failure. Methods: We …

Introduction: Nerve and muscle ultrasound has been studied in several conditions, but
validity and reliability have not been assessed systematically. Methods: Nerve cross …

Ultrasonography is the only non-invasive, non-ionizing imaging technique widely available
to directly assess diaphragmatic function. Two different sonographic approaches permit the …

Objectives: To determine the sensitivity and specificity of B-mode ultrasound in the diagnosis
of neuromuscular diaphragmatic dysfunction, including phrenic neuropathy. Methods: A …

Abstract Introduction/Aims Diaphragm ultrasound is increasingly used in the diagnosis of
diaphragm dysfunction and to guide respiratory management in patients with neuromuscular …

Of the various muscles that make up the respiratory system, the diaphragm is the prima
donna. In the past, only specialist research centers were able to estimate and challenge the …

Respiratory muscle ultrasound is used to evaluate the anatomy and function of the
respiratory muscle pump. It is a safe, repeatable, accurate, and non-invasive bedside …