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Inspiratory muscle training for intensive care patients: A multidisciplinary practical guide for clinicians

Bissett, Bernie M; Leditschke, Isabel; Green, Margot; Marzano, Vince; Collins, Sarajane; Van Haren, Frank

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Objectives To describe a multidisciplinary approach to inspiratory muscle training (IMT) for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Background Inspiratory muscle weakness is a known consequence of prolonged mechanical ventilation, and there is emerging evidence that specific IMT can ameliorate this weakness. However, IMT is not yet standard practice in many ICUs, possibly because of the wide variety of methods reported and a lack of published practical guidelines. While the optimal...[Show more]

CollectionsANU Research Publications
Date published: 2019
Type: Journal article
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1885/219992
Source: Australian Critical Care
DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2018.06.001
Access Rights: Open Access

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