Computed tomography evaluation of diaphragm alterations in 20 critically ill COVID-19 positive patients

Abstract

Objective: Diaphragmatic dysfunctions are multiple and critical illnesses often lead to the muscular atrophy that affects respiratory and peripheral muscles. The primary objective was to investigate diaphragm thickness in hospitalized patients. Secondary objectives were to assess clinical evolution and outcome.

Keywords

• diaphragm changes
• chest computed tomography
• critically ill
• covid-19