Efficacy of a respiratory physiotherapy intervention for intubated and mechanically ventilated adults with community acquired pneumonia: A systematic review protocol

Lisa Van Der Lee, Anne Marie Hill, Shane Patman

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Abstract

The objective of the review is to map evidence on the efficacy of a respiratory physiotherapy intervention for intubated and mechanically ventilated adults with community acquired pneumonia (CAP). Specifically, the review seeks to investigate if respiratory physiotherapy interventions can achieve the following for intubated and mechanically ventilated adults with CAP: Improve airway clearance, respiratory mechanics and oxygenation. Reduce mechanical ventilation time, time taken to stand up and/or walk, intensive care length of stay and hospital length of stay. Improve quality of life. Reduce mortality.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1508-1511
Number of pages4
JournalJBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports
Volume15
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2017
Externally publishedYes

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