Decline in diaphragm thickness and clinical outcomes among patients with sepsis

Background The decline in the diaphragm thickness is common among patients with sepsis. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between the decline in diaphragm thickness as assessed by ultrasonography and various outcomes in septic patients. Methods This prospective study included patients with sepsis whose diaphragm thickness was measured during inspiration (DTinsp) and expiration (DTexp) using ultrasonography on days 1, 3, 5,...