DIAPHRAGM EVENTRATION

Course overview

DIAPHRAGM EVENTRATION IS THE PERMANENT ELEVATION OF A HEMIDIAPHRAGM AND CAN BE DUE TO CONGENITAL OR ACQUIRED CAUSES. DIAPHRAGM EVENTRATION CAN BECOME A SERIOUS CONDITION RESULTING IN SEVERE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS AND DEATH IF LEFT UNTREATED. THIS ACTIVITY OUTLINES THE EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF DIAPHRAGM EVENTRATION AND HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN EVALUATING AND IMPROVING CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH THIS CONDITION.