Bronchodilators and physiotherapy during long term mechanical ventilation of the lungs.
The effects of physiotherapy and hexaprenaline sulphate administration were studied on 10 patients requiring mechanical ventilation. No significant changes in arterial oxygen tensions were noted, but alveolar pressure fell significantly after treatment, indicating improvement in pulmonary compliance.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001784:Blood Gas Analysis; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006594:Hexoprenaline / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008875:Middle Aged; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000628:therapy
D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D006594:Hexoprenaline