Peripheral and Respiratory Muscle Training

University Hospitais Leuven and Kathoiieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium 

The above mentioned changes in peripheral and respiratory functions not only indicate the need for rehabilitation after ICU stay (5,19), but also tmderscores the need for measures to prevent muscle deconditioning during ICU stay. 

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Peripheral and respiratory muscle training, ambulation, assists with secretion clearance Occupational therapist... 

Abnormal gas exchange, malnutrition, and prolonged use of controlled ventilation, leading to selective diaphragmatic muscle atrophy, add to peripheral and respiratory muscle weakness (38). Many of the above reasons make it likely that patients will benefit from PT that targets respiratory and skeletal muscle function, although clearer evidence of positive outcomes is still required (53). Inspiratory muscle training has been shown to facilitate... 

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