Recovery from diaphragmatic fatigue

Induction of diaphragmatic fatigue (red bar) produced a significant fall in transdiaphragmatic twitch pressure (Pditw). Nadir of Pditw was reached 10 minutes after conclusion of fatigue protocol, and PDitw values at 8 and 24 hours remained lower than baseline (BL). Significant difference compared with BL value, p < 0.01.