Chest physiotherapy during mechanical ventilation.
The effects of three different physiotherapy techniques on arterial oxygen tensions and A-aO2 gradients were evaluated in 17 patients subjected to mechanical ventilation. No significant changes were detected and the clinical significance of these findings, which contrast with those of other investigators, is discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007384:Intermittent Positive-Pressure Breathing; D008875:Middle Aged; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood; D010313:Partial Pressure; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000628:therapy*
D010100:Oxygen