Prediction of Weaning Outcomes in Mechanically Ventilated Patients Using Diaphragmatic Excursion With Tissue Doppler Imaging Variables of the Diaphragm

Background: Diaphragmatic excursion is a crucial predictor of extubation outcomes in subjects on mechanical ventilation. However, its measurement can be influenced by various factors, which leads to inconsistent optimal thresholds and accuracy. Tissue Doppler imaging variables of the diaphragm have been established as reliable indicators for predicting extubation outcomes. This study aimed to assess the predictive ability of combining diaphragmatic excursion with tissue Doppler imaging variables of the diaphragm in subjects on mechanical ventilation.