Sonographic Evaluation Of The Diaphragm

Poster n.1049 “ Sonographic evaluation of the diaphragm muscle before and after pulmonary rehabilitation “ A. Longoni Respiratory Therapist, A. Paddeu MD, D. Mangiacasale MD, P. Pozzi MD, A.D. Marco MD, L. Cattaneo MD, M. Vago Respiratory Therapist Asst... More

Poster n.1049 “ Sonographic evaluation of the diaphragm muscle before and after pulmonary rehabilitation “ A. Longoni Respiratory Therapist, A. Paddeu MD, D. Mangiacasale MD, P. Pozzi MD, A.D. Marco MD, L. Cattaneo MD, M. Vago Respiratory Therapist Asst Lariana -U.O. of Specialistic Cardio-Respiratory Rehabilitation 2, “Paola Giancola Foundation”, Cantù, Italy angelo.longoni@asst-lariana.it Objective: Working phases To assess the diaphragmatic excursion before and after a pulmonary rehabilitation program and to compare its effectiveness with 6-minute walking test (6MWT). Methods: Fig. 1: Patient position Fig. 2:Right Subcostal/lateral 234 participants (Fig.11): COPD=112, OSAS=65, Surgical=4, Neuromuscolar=17, Fibrothorax=7, Bronchiectasis=7, Asthma=5, Pneumonia=6 Emphysema=4, Embolism=7, were investigated with a sonographic measurements of the diaphragm excursion in B-mode and M-mode (Fig. Fig. 3: U.S. machine Fig. 4:U.S. B-mode 4-5) in normal and forced breathing (Fig. 6-7). Improveme Less