The metabolic cost of inspiratory muscle training in mechanically ventilated patients in critical care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diaphragmatic dysfunction is well documented in patients receiving mechanical ventilation. Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) has been used to facilitate weaning by strengthening the inspiratory muscles, yet the optimal approach remains uncertain. Whilst some data on the metabolic response to whole body exercise in critical care exist, the metabolic response to IMT in critical care is yet to be investigated. This study aimed to quantify the metabolic response to IMT in critical care and its relationship to physiological variables.

Methods

We conducted a prospective observational study on mechanically ventilated patients ventilated for ≥ 72 h and able to participate in IMT in a medical, surgical, and cardiothoracic intensive care unit. 76 measurements were taken on

SUBMITTER: Jenkins TO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10326210 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature