Diaphragm plication (DP) improves pulmonary function and quality of life for those with diaphragm paralysis or dysfunction. It is unknown whether differing degrees of diaphragm dysfunction as measured by sniff testing affect results after plication.Patel, Deven C....
Furthermore, SNIP correlates well with invasive and non-volitional tests of diaphragm strength in ALS [41], and it is also used to decide the optimal time to start NIV [39,40,42]. A value of SNIP < 40 cmH20 has been included by the EFNS Task Force, among the proposed criteria for...