Efficacy of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in patients with COPD followed in intensive care unit

Akar, SEVİNÇ; Gunay, Ersin; Ulasli, Sevinc; Ulasli, Alper; Kacar, Emre; Sariaydin, Muzaffer; Solak, Ozlem; Celik, Sefa; Unlu, Mehmet

doi:10.1111/crj.12411

Efficacy of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in patients with COPD followed in intensive care unit

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Akar O., Gunay E., Ulasli S. S., Ulasli A. M., Kacar E., Sariaydin M., ...More

CLINICAL RESPIRATORY JOURNAL, vol.11, no.6, pp.743-750, 2017 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 11 Issue: 6
Publication Date: 2017
Doi Number: 10.1111/crj.12411
Journal Name: CLINICAL RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.743-750
Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

IntroductionSerious problems on muscle strength and functional status can be seen in bedridden-patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) receiving mechanical ventilation. We aimed to investigate the impact of active extremity mobilization and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on weaning processes, discharge from hospital and inflammatory mediators in COPD patients receiving mechanical ventilation.