In this study, the effect of inspiratory muscle training on diaphragmatic functions will be investigated radiologically in mechanically ventilated patients.
Many patients who receive treatment in intensive care need mechanical ventilation support. Invasive mechanical ventilation is an application used in critically ill patients to provide pulmonary gas exchange and to relieve the respiratory muscles. Mechanical ventilation and long- term bed rest induced extremity muscle weakness is a common condition in patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit. Acquired muscle weakness in intensive care is associated with poor prognosis and high mortality At the same time, mechanical ventilation can lead to the development of respiratory muscle dystrophy and atrophy. Recently, a similar concern has arisen about the potential negative effects of mechanical ventilation on respiratory muscles. This condition is called ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction In patients with mechanical ventilation, dysfunction, muscle fiber type change and barotrauma are seen especially in the diaphragm, which is the primary inspiratory muscle. Diaphragmatic dysfunction may promote prolong of intubation, weaning difficulties and risk of increase reintubation in patients who are mechanically ventilated. The effect of inspiratory muscle training, which is applied in addition to conventional respiratory physiotherapy, on diaphragmatic dysfunction, on the weaning process and the long of stay in intensive care has not been fully elucidated, and a limited number of studies have been conducted on this subject It has been reported that in patients with prolonged mechanical ventilation, diaphragmatic peak contraction velocity, peak relaxation velocity, movement speed, velocity time integral are lower than healthy individuals and this is correlated with failure to wean from mechanical ventilation. We could not find any report and clinical trial in the literature evaluation the effect of conventional physiotherapy and additional inspiratory muscle training on diaphragmatic tissue movement velocity and diaphragm thickness using detailed radiological methods in intensive care patients dependent on mechanical ventilation. In this context, our not working has a unique value. Our study will contribute to elucidating the mechanisms that affect the weaning process from mechanical ventilation in intensive care patients. It is aimed to develop strategies that will shorten the long of stay in intensive care and total hospital stay with therapeutic approaches that enable patients to be extubated as early as possible.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
30
Conventional Physiotherapy to contain breathing and thoracal expansion exercises, bronchial hygiene techniques and gradual mobilization in 1 time a day.
Conventional Physiotherapy to contain breathing and thoracal expansion exercises, bronchial hygiene techniques and gradual mobilization in 1 time a day. In this group addition to conventional physiotherapy inspiratory muscle training will be performed with the threshold-loaded inspiratory muscle training device, starting at 30% of the maximum inspiratory mouth pressure value, during 5 days, in 2 sessions, 4 sets per day, 6-8 breaths in each set and 2 minutes of rest between sets.
Istanbul Demiroglu University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressure
Intraoral pressures measured at maximal respiration against a valve that closes the airway during maximal inspiration pressure and expiration. Maximal inspiration pressure is the highest pressure created to open closed alveoli at the residual volume level. In our study, respiratory muscle strength will be performed using a portable, electronic mouth pressure measuring with device. For the test, the applied person is given maximum expiration and at the end of this, the airway is closed with a valve and the person is asked to make maximum inspiration and continue it for 1-3 seconds. In the maximal expiration pressure measurement, after maximal inspiration, the person is asked to make a maximal expiration for 1-3 seconds against the closed airway. The best of the three measurements is selected. There should be no more than 10% or more than 10 cmH2O difference between the two best measured
Time frame: Change from baseline Maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressure at 5th day
Diaphragmatic B mode, M mode and Tissue Doppler Ultrasonographic Imagining
Doppler Ultrasound evaluation to evaluate the diaphragmatic tissue waveform will be performed with an ultrasound probe placed in the right hemidiaphragm. Tissue movement rates will be evaluated during inspiration and expiration. The maximum contraction and relaxation rate of the diaphragm will be recorded with the sonographic evaluation to be made during 10 normal breaths. In addition, while sitting upright with a 90 degree angle in two-dimensional B mode, diaphragm thickness will be measured from the right intercostal area from the midaxillary level, from the right subcostal area from the anterior axillary level and mid-clavicular level with the superficial probe during deep inspiration and deep expiration. Diaphragm mobility in normal inspiration and deep inspiration from the mid-axillary level from the right subcostal area with M-mode ultrasonography will be evaluated by a pulmonologist before and after the training.
Time frame: Change from baseline diaphragmatic evaluation at 5th day
Respiratory Muscle Thickness
With B mode ultrasound, the thickness of the internal oblique abdominis, external oblique abdominis and transversus abdominis muscles is measured 2-3 fingers above the umbilicus.
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In this group inspiratory muscle training will be performed with the threshold-loaded inspiratory muscle training device, starting at 30% of the maximum inspiratory mouth pressure value, during 5 days, in 2 sessions, 4 sets per day, 6-8 breaths in each set and 2 minutes of rest between sets.
Time frame: Change from baseline Respiratory Muscle Ultrasonographic Imagining evaluation at 5th day
Physical Function Test (PFIT) battery
The physical function levels of the cases in the intensive care unit will be evaluated with the Physical Function Test (PFIT) battery in the intensive care unit. PFIT is a test battery applied by the researcher, consisting of 4 main headings: Support (Stand up without sitting)', 'Cadence (steps/minute)', 'Shoulder (flexion strength)' and 'Knee (extension strength)'. are scored according to the degree of assistance (0-unassisted, 1-with the help of one person, 2-with the help of two people). Standing will be recorded as the number of steps and time performed in standing-stand action. Shoulder and knee muscle strength manual muscle test (0-unable , 1- there is only contraction, 2- completes the movement when gravity is eliminated, 3- completes the movement against gravity, 4- completes the movement with less than maximum resistance to gravity, 5- completes the movement with maximum resistance against gravity).
Time frame: Change from baseline Physical Function Test (PFIT) battery 5th day
Medical Research Council(MRC) Strength Test
Six muscle groups (abduction of the arm, flexion of the forearm, extension of the wrist, flexion of the hip, extension of the knee, and dorsal flexion of the foot) bilaterally. The tests were performed in the ICU. All muscle groups were scored between 0 and 5 (0 = no visible/palpable contraction; 1 = visible/palpable contraction without movement of the limb; 2 = movement of the limb but not against gravity; 3 = movement against gravity (almost full passive range of motion) but not against resistance; 4 = movement against gravity and resistance, arbitrarily judged to be submaximal for gender and age; 5 = normal).
Time frame: Change from baseline Medical Research Council(MRC) Strength Test battery 5th day
Acute Care Index of Function (ACIF)
Sub-components of the ACIF include 'Mental Status,' 'Bed Mobility,' 'Transfers' and 'Mobility.'20 total item instrument with activities to measure cognition and functional mobility.
Time frame: Change from baseline Acute Care Index of Function (ACIF) 5th day