TÉCNICAS DE FISIOTERAPIA RESPIRATÓRIA EM PACIENTES VENTILADOS MECANICAMENTE ELEITAS PELA MAIOR EFICÁCIA PELA PRÁTICA CLÍNICA E LITERATURA

Abstract

Patients on Invasive Mechanical Ventilation constantly present impaired mucociliary clearance, where respiratory physiotherapy techniques are important in their care. The objective of the study was to analyze and describe the bronchial hygiene maneuvers most used in the clinical practice of physical therapists working in the Intensive Care Unit. The sample consisted of 50 physical therapists who worked in Intensive Care Units, and who answered the questionnaire applied. For the analysis of the results, an electronic database was created and descriptive analysis was used. 50 online questionnaires were answered. The most common maneuvers were: endotracheal aspiration, early mobilization, manual chest compression maneuver, vibrocompression and postural drainage. The reasons for choosing these techniques were “I see them being more effective in clinical practice” and “The literature shows them to be more effective”. It is necessary to carry out more studies to ensure the benefits and disadvantages in the practice of these maneuvers.