Comparison of changes in tidal volume associated with expiratory rib cage compression and expiratory abdominal compression in patients on prolonged mechanical ventilation
[Purpose] This study was designed to compare and clarify the relationship between expiratory rib cage compression and expiratory abdominal compression in patients on prolonged mechanical ventilation, with a focus on tidal volume. [Subjects and Methods] The subjects were 18 patients on prolonged mech...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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The Society of Physical Therapy Science
2015
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4540858/ |