The many paths to diagnose diaphragmatic paralysis: Cardiopulmonary ultrasound on stage.

Abnormal diaphragmatic motion (ADM) due to phrenic nerve injury is a recognized complication of cardiac surgery and several diagnostic techniques can be used to determine the diagnosis. Due to its relationship with the diaphragm, cardiac kinetics is affected by the abnormal movement of the diaphragm in cases of left hemidiaphragm paralysis. The authors present a case of diaphragmatic paralysis in which the initial diagnosis is made through echocardiography.

Cardiac Tamponade Complicating Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Single-Centre Experience.

Background: Cardiac tamponade is a potential complication during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

Method: This study assessed the incidence, clinical presentation, therapeutic approach, and outcome of cardiac tamponade at a single ECMO centre during a 10-year period.

Results: Cardiac tamponade occurred in 11 adults (seven men; age 53 years [range, 48-60]) of 566 patients (1.