A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT)in the ICU and CCU

A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT)in the ICU and CCU

Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) is an intervention used with success in the outpatient setting within the COPD population. Use of IMT is also theoretically possible during mechanical ventilation. This study will will assess the feasibility and safety of the study of IMT in the patient population.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Mechanically ventilated patients.
• Must have passed spontaneuos brething trial screening but failed the trial itself.
• Potential subject must be able to perform atleast 5 minutes of spontaneous breathing trial.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Known neuromuscular disease
• Unstable cardiac ischemia
• Tracheostomized patients