Chest Physiotherapy on the Respiratory Mechanics and Elimination of Sputum in Paralyzed and Mechanically Ventilated Patients With Acute Lung Injury: A Pilot Study
Chest physiotherapy (CPT) is commonly used for mechanically ventilated patients, but little is known about its physiological effects, particularly in patients with acute lung injury (ALI). The aim of the study was to determine the benefits and risks of delivering multimodal respiratory physiotherapy...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2011-03-01
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| Series: | Asian Nursing Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1976131711600145 |