Respiratory Muscle Rehabilitation in Patients with Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation – A Targeted Approach (2020) Bernie Bissett

Description

This review summarizes evidence concerning respiratory muscle weakness in ICU patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation. It details the physiological and patient-level impact of weakness, outlines strategies for identification, and provides an evidence-based, pragmatic approach to targeted and individualized respiratory muscle rehabilitation in the ICU, including recent technological advancements.