Figure 1
From: Quantification of diaphragmatic dynamic dysfunction in septic patients by bedside ultrasound
Diaphragmatic thickness measured by B mode ultrasound at end-expiration (A1) and end-maximum inspiration (A2). Diaphragmatic mobile curve in M mode of ultrasound was shown during quiet breathing (B1) and deep breathing (B2). Parameters were measured at three consecutive breathing cycles. EQB, excursion during quiet breathing; EDB, excursion during deep breathing; TI, inspiratory time; AUDMC, area under diaphragmatic movement curve in the inspiratory phase. Contractile velocity: diaphragmatic excursion/inspiratory time.
