The use of mechanical insufflation-exsufflation in invasively ventilated critically ill adults: a scoping review protocol
Abstract Background Critically ill patients receiving invasive ventilation are at risk of sputum retention. Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation (MI-E) is a technique used to mobilise sputum and optimise airway clearance. Recently, interest has increased in the use of mechanical insufflation-exsuffl...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Systematic Reviews |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-020-01547-8 |