A Study on the Diagnostic Accuracy of Tidal Volume-Diaphragmatic Contraction Velocity: A Novel Index for Weaning Outcome Prediction
VVI effectively differentiates between weaning success and failure, shows a strong correlation with respiratory effort indices, and may enhance weaning protocols.
Authors
- Epaminondas Zakynthinos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5005-3846)
- Maria Eirini Papadonta
- Vasiliki Tsolaki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2412-5388)
- Vasileios Vazgiourakis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6747-1961)
- Demosthènes Makris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1951-6421)
- Apostolos A. Menis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8478-7784)
Institutions
- University of Thessaly (GR)
- University Hospital of Larissa (GR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Critical Care Medicine
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ccm.0000000000006660
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.56