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From: Surface electromyography to quantify neuro-respiratory drive and neuro-mechanical coupling in mechanically ventilated children

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Inspiratory muscle activity of diaphragm and parasternal intercostal muscle (ICM) during A two different weaning methods and B reduction of pressure support (PS) level. The electromyography (EMG) values are normalized to activity during baseline measurement. Values are depicted as median (interquartile range). The number of subjects in which EMG parameters could be determined differed per muscle and ventilation mode or PS level. Median number of subjects, for the diaphragm N = 29 and ICM N = 24. CSV continuous spontaneous ventilation, EMGpeak peak EMG activity, EMGamp EMG activity amplitude, EMGmean mean EMG activity level during one breath, EMGAUC/min integral of EMG signal over time during the inspiration multiplied with the respiratory rate, PC-IMV pressure-controlled intermittent mandatory ventilation

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Respiratory Research

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