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Diaphragm-protective mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients: A proof of concept study.

Primary objective of this study is to assess the feasibility of using a monitoring and a titration algorithm to prevent inactivity and excessive activity of the diaphragm. This will be determined by comparing the fraction of breaths where diaphragm…

Effects of high-frequency neuromuscular electrostimulation with external weights in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with severe symptoms of shortness of breath and dysfunction of lower extremity muscles: a pilot effects study.

The aim of this study is to determine whether external weights affect the intensity of NMES and the possible effects on metabolic processes and muscle activity in COPD patients.