Effects of Respiratory Physiotherapy in Critically Ill Patients Ventilated for More Than 48 Hours

This study aimed to determine the impact of providing chest physiotherapy on the duration of mechanical ventilation, intensive care length of stay, intensive care and hospital mortality in mechanically ventilated patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients aged more than 18 years, admitted to the ICU needing mechanical ventilation for longer than 48 hours

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with ventilatory failure due to neuromuscular dysfunction