Bronchial hygiene techniques in patients on mechanical ventilation: what are used and why?

Bronchial hygiene techniques in patients on mechanical ventilation: what are used and why?

Objective To analyze and describe the maneuvers most commonly used in clinical practice by physical therapists and the reasons for choosing them. Methods A prospective multicenter study using a questionnaire. The sample consisted of physical therapists from five hospitals (three private hospitals, a...

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Published in:Einstein (São Paulo, Brazil) Vol. 16; no. 1; p. eAO3856
Main Authors: Matilde, Isabela Naiara Evangelista, Eid, Raquel Afonso Caserta, Nunes, Andréia Ferreira, Ambrozin, Alexandre Ricardo Pepe, Moura, Renata Henn, Carnieli-Cazati, Denise, Timenetsky, Karina Tavares
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Brazil Instituto Israelita de Ensino e Pesquisa Albert Einstein 01-01-2018
Subjects:
Medicina baseada em evidências
MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Modalidades de fisioterapia
Original
Respiração artificial
Serviço hospitalar de fisioterapia
Physical therapy department
Respiração artificial
artificial
Serviço hospitalar de fisioterapia
Modalidades de fisioterapia
Medicina baseada em evidências
Respiration
hospital
Physical therapy modalities
Evidence-based medicine
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Summary:Objective To analyze and describe the maneuvers most commonly used in clinical practice by physical therapists and the reasons for choosing them. Methods A prospective multicenter study using a questionnaire. The sample consisted of physical therapists from five hospitals (three private hospitals, a teaching hospital and a public hospital). Results A total of 185 questionnaires were filled in. Most professionals had graduated 6 to 10 years before and over had over 10 years of intensive care unit experience. The most often used maneuvers were vibrocompression, hyperinflation, postural drainage, tracheal suction and motor mobilization. The most frequent reason for choosing these maneuvers was "I notice they are more efficient in clinical practice." Conclusion Physical therapy is mostly based on individual experience acquired in the clinical practice, and not on the scientific literature.
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ISSN:1679-4508
2317-6385
2317-6385
DOI:10.1590/s1679-45082018ao3856