Ultrasonography in Assessment of Respiratory Muscles Function: A Systematic Review

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Pałac M.a,b· Rutka M.b· Wolny T.a,b· Podgórski M.c· Linek P.a,b

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aInstitute of Physiotherapy and Health Sciences, Musculoskeletal Elastography and Ultrasonography Laboratory, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Katowice, Poland
bMusculoskeletal Diagnostic and Physiotherapy – Research Team, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Katowice, Poland
cDepartment of Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Medical University of Lodz, Łódź, Poland

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Abstract of Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Received: January 16, 2022
Accepted: April 22, 2022
Published online: June 27, 2022

Number of Print Pages: 15
Number of Figures: 2
Number of Tables: 4

ISSN: 0025-7931 (Print)
eISSN: 1423-0356 (Online)

For additional information: https://www.karger.com/RES

Abstract

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential utility of respiratory muscles ultrasound (US) imaging for assessing respiratory function and identify US variables that best correlate with pulmonary parameters. Materials and Methods: A search of 5 databases was conducted. Initially, there was no language, study design, or time frame restrictions. All studies assessing the relationship between pulmonary and US parameters were included. Two reviewers independently extracted and documented data regarding to examined population, age, gender, health condition, methodology, US, and pulmonary function measurements. All studies were qualitative synthesis. Results: A total of 1,272 participants from 31 studies were included. Diaphragm thickness, diaphragm thickening ratio, and diaphragm excursion amplitude were mainly used as US parameters. Forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume1sec, and maximal inspiratory pressure were mainly used as pulmonary parameters. The relationships between pulmonary and US parameters varied from negligible to strong (depend on examined population and methodology used). Data were not quantitatively synthesis due to high heterogeneity in terms of study design, population examined, and various pulmonary and US parameters. Conclusion: A strong relationship between US measurements and pulmonary parameters was demonstrated in some studies but not others. This review confirmed that US measurements can complement spirometry, but the exact role of the US remains to be confirmed. Further studies using standardized methodology are needed to obtain more conclusive evidence on the usefulness of US for assessing respiratory function.

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First-Page Preview

Abstract of Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Received: January 16, 2022
Accepted: April 22, 2022
Published online: June 27, 2022

Number of Print Pages: 15
Number of Figures: 2
Number of Tables: 4

ISSN: 0025-7931 (Print)
eISSN: 1423-0356 (Online)

For additional information: https://www.karger.com/RES

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