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Area of Science:

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Physiotherapists are vital in intensive care units (ICUs), but their roles in respiratory care versus early mobilization vary globally.
  • A shift is observed in some regions, with a reduced focus on proactive respiratory interventions in ICUs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated overview of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy for mechanically ventilated adult patients in the ICU.
  • To detail current and novel assessment tools and treatment strategies, including their physiological basis and supporting evidence.
  • To guide clinicians in delivering personalized and evidence-based patient care.

Main Methods:

  • Review and synthesis of current literature on cardiorespiratory physiotherapy in the ICU.
  • Description of common and emerging assessment techniques.
  • Explanation of treatment options, their mechanisms, and underlying evidence.

Main Results:

  • Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy is essential for secretion clearance, gas exchange, lung recruitment, and ventilator weaning.
  • The article details various assessment tools and treatment modalities.
  • Evidence and physiological principles supporting these interventions are discussed.

Conclusions:

  • Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy significantly optimizes patient care in the ICU.
  • Further integration and utilization of physiotherapists' skills are expected to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Personalized care based on assessment and evidence is key for mechanically ventilated patients.