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The Use of Angle-Independent M-Mode in the Evaluation of Diaphragmatic Excursion: Towards Improved Accuracy

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CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
Volume 13, Issue 8, Pages -

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SPRINGERNATURE
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.17284

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diaphragmatic excursion; ultrasound; diaphragm; critical care; angle independent m-mode

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The assessment of diaphragmatic function is crucial in emergency medicine and pediatrics. Angle-independent M-mode can provide a more accurate and consistent evaluation of diaphragmatic excursion. Utilizing a landmark-based approach can help maintain consistency in diaphragmatic analysis.
Assessment of diaphragmatic function has been well described in the intensive care setting as well as in emergency medicine and pediatrics. Conventional M-mode evaluation of diaphragmatic excursion is frequently associated with over and under-estimations of diaphragmatic excursion. Angle-independent M mode allows free rotation and movement of the analysis line to obtain M-mode images in a direction that more accurately reflects diaphragmatic excursion. In order to provide a standardized approach to the evaluation of diaphragmatic excursion with angle-independent M-mode, we propose a landmark-based approach utilizing the spine in order to target the same diaphragmatic segment consistently throughout the diaphragmatic analysis. While the proposed approach is not intended to replace current methods, it may improve accuracy and inter-rater reliability. The relevant background, as well as three patient cases, are presented demonstrating the use of a landmark-based approach in the emergency department. Angle independent M-mode may provide a more accurate and consistent evaluation of diaphragmatic excursion, an examination that can be used to guide clinical care and anticipate outcomes.

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