Muscle atrophy and diaphragm dysfunction are common with prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV). Electrical stimulation has been shown to be beneficial in severe chronic heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. However, its effect on PMV is unclear. This study examined the effects of transcutaneous electrical diaphragmatic stimulation (TEDS) on respiratory muscle strength and weaning outcomes in patients with PMV.
Age range
20 Years
Sex
ALL
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tidal volume
Timeframe: 1st day of intervention
tidal volume
Timeframe: through study completion,an average of 4 weeks
rapid shallow breathing index
Timeframe: 1st day of intervention
rapid shallow breathing index
Timeframe: through study completion,an average of 4 weeks
respiratory muscle strength (maximal inspiratory pressure)
Timeframe: the 1st day of intervention
respiratory muscle strength (maximal expiratory pressure)
Timeframe: the 1st day of intervention
respiratory muscle strength (maximal inspiratory pressure)
Timeframe: through study completion,an average of 4 weeks
respiratory muscle strength (maximal expiratory pressure)
Timeframe: through study completion,an average of 4 weeks