Point-of-Care Ultrasound to Assess Diaphragmatic Paralysis in Resource-Limited Setting: A Case Series

Authors

Abduleazize Hussen, Haramaya University, Department of Emergency Medicine, Harar, Ethiopia.
Menbeu Sultan, Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Muluneh Tufa Kidane, Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Melaku Getachew, Haramaya University, Department of Emergency Medicine, Harar, Ethiopia.
Temesgen Beyene Abicho, Addis Ababa University, Black Lion Specialized Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Harar, Ethiopia.
Selome F. Yewedalsew, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
Getaw Worku Hassen, New York Medical College, Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York, NY, USA.

Author Type(s)

Faculty

Journal Title

International Medical Case Reports Journal

First Page

433

Last Page

437

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2024

Department

Emergency Medicine

Abstract

Diaphragmatic dysfunction can arise from various factors, and Guillain-Barre syndrome, characterized by acute inflammatory polyradiculoneuropathy, is one such cause that may result in respiratory failure due to diaphragmatic paralysis. Prompt recognition and timely intervention, including airway protection and addressing the underlying pathology, are crucial for achieving optimal patient outcomes. Point-of-care ultrasound, specifically utilizing the M-mode function, can be employed for individuals displaying symptoms of diaphragmatic paralysis. This diagnostic approach is uncomplicated an effective tool for serial follow-up. In this context, we present a case series involving three patients with diaphragmatic paralysis in a limited-resource setting.

Recommended Citation

Hussen, A., Sultan, M., Kidane, M. T., Getachew, M., Abicho, T. B., Yewedalsew, S. F., & Hassen, G. W. (2024). Point-of-Care Ultrasound to Assess Diaphragmatic Paralysis in Resource-Limited Setting: A Case Series. International Medical Case Reports Journal, 17, 433-437. https://doi.org/10.2147/IMCRJ.S454708