Effects of Ventilator Hyperinflation Versus Vibrocompression in Mechanically Ventilated Patients

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age35-55
SponsorCairo University

About this trial

The aim of the current study is to compare the effects of ventilator hyperinflation and vibrocompression on lung compliance in mechanically ventilated patients.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Eighty-one mechanically ventilated patients more than 48 hours up to 7 days

Their ages range from 35 to 55 years old.

Medical stability (mean arterial pressure > 60 < 110, systolic blood pressure > 80, diastolic blood pressure > 60, fraction of inspired oxygen < 60, positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) <10)

Disqualifiers

Unstable hemodynamics

Fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) ≥ 0.6

PEEP ≥ 10 cmH2O

undrained pneumothorax and hemothorax or subcutaneous emphysema

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Ventilator Hyperinflation
  • Vibrocompression
  • Traditional Chest Physical Therapy Program

Treatment groups

81 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators