Physical Therapy Modalities
Conditions
Interventions
Patients will be randomized into blocks of 10 patients using the Random.org system. The target sample size is estimated at 45 patients. The sequence of interventions will be generated by a computerize
Sponsors
Universidade do Oeste de Santa Catarina
Universidade do Oeste de Santa Catarina
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients over 18 years of age; both sexes; under mechanical ventilation for more than 24 hours; with criteria for airway aspiration and Free and Informed Consent signed by family members or guardians
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with mucus hypersecretion; need for aspiration less than 2 hours old; monitored cranial hypertension greater than 20cmH2O; haemodynamic instability; Richmond Agitation Sedation score greater than 0; untreated pneumothorax; pulmonary haemorrhage; immediate post-operative neurosurgery; acute respiratory distress syndrome; end-expiratory pressure setting greater than 10cmH2O and severe bronchospasm
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to evaluate which maneuver is more effective in removing the tracheal route compared to the other. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assess the difference in flow bias between the maneuvers and relate it to the weight of the tracheal eschar. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactJéssica Magnante
Universidade do Oeste de Santa Catarina
Outcome results
None listed