Physiotherapy, muscle weakness
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients aged eighteen years or older will be included in the study; patients of both sexes; patients on invasive mechanical ventilation for more than twenty four hours; patients presenting a sedation level between minus three and minus five according to the Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale; patients whose legal guardian agrees to participation through signing the Free and Informed Consent Form
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients who remain under sedation with a Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale score between minus three and minus five will be excluded; patients who are unable to perform active activities will be excluded; patients who upon awakening do not agree to participate in the study will be excluded; patients whose legal guardian decides to withdraw consent will be excluded
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected that passive joint mobilization is not relevant to the clinical and functional outcomes of patients on Invasive Mechanical Ventilation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gain in peripheral muscle strength and consequently reduced time on invasive mechanical ventilation and Intensive Care Unit stay | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Hospital Universitário da Universidade Federal do Maranhão