Osteopathic philosophy and emergent treatment in acute respiratory failure.
Osteopathic manipulation has been used to treat a wide range of diseases in largely outpatient settings. The authors describe the emergent use of osteopathic manipulative treatment to improve respiratory mechanics in a critically ill patient with acute respiratory failure. High-velocity mobilization of cervical and thoracic dysfunctions resulted in a decreased work of breathing, improved arterial oxygenation, resolution of tachycardia, and an overall improvement in the patient's clinical condition.
Stretanski
M F
MF
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ohio State University, Columbus, USA. stretanski@pol.net
Kaiser
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D004638:Emergency Treatment; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D015656:Respiratory Mechanics