Outcome of Physical Therapy Intervention on Ventilator Weaning and Functional Status

Outcome of Physical Therapy Intervention on Ventilator Weaning and Functional Status

Our study aimed to understand the characteristics of ventilator dependence in patients at a respiratory care center and the potential effects of physical therapy on ventilator weaning and patients' functional status. Prospective data collection consisted of the following: (1) demographic data,...

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Main Authors: Pei-Hsuan Yang, Chuan-Sheng Wang, Yen-Ching Wang, Chih-Jen Yang, Jen-Yu Hung, Jhi-Jhu Hwang, Tung-Heng Wang, I-Chun Chuang, Ming-Shyan Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2010-07-01
Series:Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
Subjects:
mobility
physical therapy
respiratory care center
weaning from ventilator
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1607551X10700607

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