Diagnosis of Hemidiaphragmatic Paresis in a Preterm Infant with Transcutaneous Electromyography: A Case Report

Juliette V. Kraaijenga; Gerard J. Hutten; Frans H. de Jongh; Anton H. van Kaam

doi:https://doi.org/10.1159/000381207

Diagnosis of Hemidiaphragmatic Paresis in a Preterm Infant with Transcutaneous Electromyography: A Case Report

Juliette V. Kraaijenga, Gerard J. Hutten, Frans H. de Jongh, Anton H. van Kaam

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Abstract

Transcutaneous electromyography of the diaphragm (dEMG) is a noninvasive and easy applicable tool to measure the electrical activity of the diaphragm. dEMG monitoring has recently been introduced in the neonatal intensive care unit as a novel cardiorespiratory monitor providing direct information on diaphragmatic breathing activity. We report a preterm infant with suspected paresis of the right diaphragm measured with transcutaneous dEMG, which showed a clear reduction in the electrical activity of the right-sided diaphragm. In conclusion, dEMG provides valuable information on regional diaphragmatic activity, which can assist the clinician in diagnosing hemidiaphragmatic paresis

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	38-41
Journal	Neonatology
Volume	108
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1159/000381207
Publication status	Published - 2015

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