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More random questions to test you this Thursday morning. My thoughts go out to those in the path of Hurricane Irma and those who have had to deal with Harvey.

Just a few random questions today for your learning experience. Please feel free to share with friends and colleagues!

1.Byrd, R. (2015). Diaphragm Disorders: Background, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology. Retrieved February 13, 2017, from http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/298107-overview
2.Daniel Martin, A., Smith, B. K., & Gabrielli, A. (2013). Mechanical ventilation, diaphragm weakness and weaning: A rehabilitation perspective. Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology, 189(2), 377–383. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resp.2013.05.012
3.Demoule, A., Jung, B., Prodanovic, H., Molinari, N., Chanques, G., Coirault, C., … Jaber, S. (2013). Diaphragm Dysfunction on Admission to the Intensive Care Unit. Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Prognostic Impact—A Prospective Study. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 188(2), 213–219. https://doi.org/10.1164/rccm.201209-1668OC
4.Hulzebos, E. H. J., Helders, P. J. M., Favié, N. J., De Bie, R. A., Brutel de la Riviere, A., & Van Meeteren, N. L. U. (2006). Preoperative Intensive Inspiratory Muscle Training to Prevent Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in High-Risk Patients Undergoing CABG Surgery. JAMA, 296(15), 1851. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.296.15.1851
5.Iochum, S., Ludig, T., Walter, F., Sebbag, H., Grosdidier, G., & Blum, A. G. (2002). Imaging of Diaphragmatic Injury: A Diagnostic Challenge? RadioGraphics, 22(suppl_1), S103–S116. https://doi.org/10.1148/radiographics.22.suppl_1.g02oc14s103
6.Jaber, S., Petrof, B. J., Jung, B., Chanques, G., Berthet, J.-P., Rabuel, C., … Matecki, S. (2011). Rapidly Progressive Diaphragmatic Weakness and Injury during Mechanical Ventilation in Humans. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 183(3), 364–371. https://doi.org/10.1164/rccm.201004-0670OC
7.Levine, S., Nguyen, T., Taylor, N., Friscia, M. E., Budak, M. T., Rothenberg, P., … Shrager, J. B. (2008). Rapid Disuse Atrophy of Diaphragm Fibers in Mechanically Ventilated Humans. New England Journal of Medicine, 358(13), 1327–1335. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa070447
8.Mendez-Tellez, P. A., & Needham, D. M. (2012). Early Physical Rehabilitation in the ICU and Ventilator Liberation. Respiratory Care, 57(10).
9.Petrof, B. J., Jaber, S., & Matecki, S. (2010). Ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction. Current Opinion in Critical Care, 16(1), 19–25. https://doi.org/10.1097/MCC.0b013e328334b166
10.Powers, S. K., Wiggs, M. P., Sollanek, K. J., & Smuder, A. J. (2013). Ventilator-induced diaphragm dysfunction: cause and effect. American Journal of Physiology – Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, 305(5).
11.Spadaro, S., Grasso, S., Mauri, T., Dalla Corte, F., Alvisi, V., Ragazzi, R., … Volta, C. A. (2016). Can diaphragmatic ultrasonography performed during the T-tube trial predict weaning failure? The role of diaphragmatic rapid shallow breathing index. Critical Care (London, England), 20(1), 305. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-016-1479-y
12.Supinski, G. S., & Callahan, L. A. (2013). Diaphragm weakness in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients. Critical Care (London, England), 17(3), R120. https://doi.org/10.1186/cc12792
13.Out-of-bed extubation: a feasible study. (2015). Rev Bras Ter Intensiva, 27(4), 419–421. https://doi.org/10.5935/0103-507X.20150071
14.Welsford, M. (2015). Diaphragmatic Injuries: Background, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology. Retrieved February 13, 2017, from http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/822999-

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