Transcutaneous Electrical Muscle Stimulation In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Transcutaneous Electrical Muscle Stimulation in Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Transcutaneous electrical muscle stimulation (TCEMS) is well established intervention for rehabilitation of clinically stable patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The investigators have conceived this study to test whether TCEMS is feasible and tolerated by patients experiencing severe physical and psychical challenge of acutely exacerbated COPD.

Inclusion Criteria:

• chronic obstructive pulmonary disease GOLD stage III or IV
• acute exacerbation of the disease

Exclusion Criteria:

• contraindications for transcutaneous electrical muscle stimulation