Conclusion
diaphragm dysfunction, critically ill
CRITICALLY ILL, MUSCLE ATROPHY
This study is the first to investigate the effect of TEDS on diaphragm function in ventilated critically ill patients and to compare it with a sham intervention. TEDS did not prevent diaphragm dysfunction or muscle atrophy. Clinically important outcomes were not better with TEDS. Further studies are warranted to address these previous limitations and develop more robust and efficient stimulation approaches.