Bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis: clinical spectrum, prognosis, and diagnostic approach.
Chan C, Loke J, Virgulto J, Mohsenin V, Ferranti R, Lammertse T. Bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis: clinical spectrum, prognosis, and diagnostic approach. Archives Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation 1988, 69: 976-9. PMID: 3190422.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBilateral diaphragmatic paralysisDiaphragmatic paralysisAcute respiratory failurePulmonary function testsRestrictive ventilatory defectSevere respiratory insufficiencyArterial blood gasGood quality survivalChronic respiratory acidosisCardiopulmonary decompensationCor pulmonaleDiaphragmatic impairmentRespiratory failureRespiratory insufficiencyVentilatory defectClinical courseRetrospective reviewAppropriate therapyFunction testsCardiopulmonary statusUnderdiagnosed conditionClinical spectrumRespiratory acidosisBlood gasSupine position