Inspiratory muscle training to enhance weaning from mechanical ventilation: a case study.

Bernie BISSETT, Isabel Leditschke

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Abstract

This report describes the use of specific inspiratory muscle training to enhance weaning from mechanical ventilation in a patient who had failed conventional weaning strategies. A 79-year-old man remained ventilator-dependent 17 days following laparotomy. A program of daily inspiratory muscle training was initiated. The mean training threshold increased progressively during the program and simultaneously the periods of unassisted breathing achieved gradually increased. By day 27, mechanical ventilation was no longer required. Inspiratory muscle training can be implemented effectively in the difficult to wean patient and should be considered for patients who have failed conventional weaning strategies.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)776-779
Number of pages4
JournalAnaesthesia and Intensive Care
Volume35
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes

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