Respiratory Support and Mechanisms

This study evaluated the effectiveness of the ICOUGH care program in improving pulmonary function, mobility, dyspnea, and pain after major abdominal surgery. A randomized clinical trial was conducted in tertiary hospitals in Tripoli, Libya, including 60 patients assigned to an experimental group (n = 30) and a control…

Objective: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by severe hypoxemia and heterogeneous lung involvement. Recruitment maneuvers (RMs) and positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) titration are commonly employed strategies in lung-protective ventilation to reopen collapsed alveoli and improve oxygen…

Introduction: Despite being a proposed treatment, there is no agreement on airway clearance management for patients hospitalised with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). The aim of this work was to establish international consensus on the selection of airway clearance techniques (A…

Physiotherapy and rehabilitation is a constantly evolving discipline, driven by rapidly advancing scientific knowledge and technological innovations. This book aims to provide the reader with a holistic perspective by bringing together current and future-oriented topics in the field. This book consists of five chapter…

BACKGROUND: Postoperative pulmonary complications are a major cause of morbidity following surgery. Deep breathing, coughing and incentive spirometry are commonly used to prevent these complications; however, the feasibility of these methods may vary between patients. AIM: This study aimed to compare respiratory exerc…

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Objective: Rapid assessment of early treatment-related physiological improvement in emergency department (ED) patients with respiratory failure (RF) remains challenging. Blood gas analysis is informative but invasive and not ideal for repeated use. The vertical displacement index (VDI), an ultrasound-derived parameter…

Bu çalışma, noninvaziv mekanik ventilasyon (NIMV) uygulamalarına bağlı komplikasyonlara ilişkin literatürü 2000–2025 dönemi kapsamında bibliyometrik yöntemle incelemektedir. NIMV, solunum iş yükünü azaltan, gaz değişimini iyileştiren ve invaziv ventilasyona bağlı komplikasyonları önlemeye katkı sağlayan etkili bir sol…

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Abstract The aim of the study is to evaluate the association between the initial respiratory support modality (high-flow nasal oxygen [HFNO] vs. noninvasive ventilation [NIV]) and 30-day mortality among patients presenting to the emergency department with acute hypercapnic respiratory failure (AHRF). This prospective…

Purpose: To investigate tracheobronchial diameters and tracheobronchial bifurcation angles on computed tomography (CT) in patients with pneumomediastinum.Materials and methods: CT scans of 63 patients with pneumomediastinum (PP) and 63 patients with normal CT findings (PN) were retrospectively evaluated in the Radiolo…

PURPOSE: Weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) is challenging and has multiple causes. The diaphragm is the main respiratory muscle for inspiration. This prospective study aimed to determine the value of standardized diaphragm ultrasound (DUS) measurements [diaphragm excursion (DE), diaphragm thickness fr…