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Exercise in patients with a tracheostomy and speaking valve: a randomised crossover-controlled trial

Can Patients Safely Exercise With a Speaking Valve in Place? Abstract: This randomized crossover-controlled study evaluated 20 ICU patients with tracheostomies performing in-bed cycle ergometry with versus without a speaking valve (SV). Safety was assessed via lung aeration using electrical impedance tomography (EIT), vital signs, and patient experience. Key Insights: Safety: No adverse events occurred […]

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Mechanical Ventilation

Prolonged weaning from mechanical ventilation: who, what, when and how?

Abstract Weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation is an important part of the management of respiratory failure patients. Patients can be classified into those who wean on the first attempt (simple weaning), those who require up to three attempts (difficult weaning) and those who require more than three attempts (prolonged weaning). The process of weaning includes

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