Manual hyperinflation combined with expiratory rib cage compression for reduction of length of ICU stay in critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation

Although manual hyperinflation (MH) is widely used for pulmonary secretion clearance, there is no evidence to support its routine use in clinical practice. Our objective was to evaluate the effect that MH combined with expiratory rib cage compression (ERCC) has on the length of ICU stay and duration...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Jornal brasileiro de pneumologia 2012-07, Vol.38 (4), p.477-486
Hauptverfasser:	Berti, Juliana Savini Wey, Tonon, Elisiane, Ronchi, Carlos Fernando, Berti, Heloisa Wey, Stefano, Laércio Martins de, Gut, Ana Lúcia, Padovani, Carlos Roberto, Ferreira, Ana Lucia Anjos
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Age Distribution Aged Brazil - epidemiology Critical Care - methods Critical Illness - mortality Critical Illness - therapy Exhalation Female Humans Intensive Care Units - statistics & numerical data Male Middle Aged Prospective Studies Respiration, Artificial - standards Respiratory Therapy - methods Respiratory Therapy - standards Sex Distribution Treatment Outcome Young Adult
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