Diaphragm thickening fraction as a predictor of the need for ventilatory support in the emergency department: an observational pilot study

Journal of Ultrasonography · Published 2026-06-30 · DOI 10.15557/jou.2026.0013

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Carmine Cristiano Di Gioia, Alice Alame, Maria Lucrezia Grisan, Gianmarco Sicuranza, Eli Ollari, Filippo Orlando, Daniele Orso

Abstract

Early identification of patients likely to require ventilatory support is a key emergency department priority. Bedside diaphragm ultrasound provides a rapid assessment of respiratory muscle function, and the diaphragm thickening fraction quantifies diaphragmatic contraction during tidal breathing.

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2026

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Gioia, C., Alame, A., Grisan, M., et al. (2026). Diaphragm thickening fraction as a predictor of the need for ventilatory support in the emergency department: an observational pilot study. Journal of Ultrasonography. https://doi.org/10.15557/jou.2026.0013

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