Systemic and Cerebral Effects of Physiotherapy in Mechanically Ventilated Subjects.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physiotherapy may result in better functional outcomes, shorter duration of delirium, and more ventilator-free days. The effects of physiotherapy on different subpopulations of mechanically ventilated patients on respiratory and cerebral function are still unclear. We evaluated the effect of physiotherapy on systemic gas exchange and hemodynamics as well as on cerebral oxygenation and hemodynamics in mechanically ventilated subjects with and without COVID-19 pneumonia.

Methods

This was an observational study in critically ill subjects with and without COVID-19 who underwent protocolized physiotherapy (including respiratory and rehabilitation physiotherapy) and neuromonitoring of cerebral oxygenation and hemodynamics. P_aO2 /F_IO2

SUBMITTER: Battaglini D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10173117 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature