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Editorial
. 2023 Apr;68(4):549-552.
doi: 10.4187/respcare.10897.

Are Short-Term Changes in Physiological Variables in ICU Patients as a Result of Physiotherapy of Any Clinical Relevance?

George Ntoumenopoulos  1
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Editorial

Are Short-Term Changes in Physiological Variables in ICU Patients as a Result of Physiotherapy of Any Clinical Relevance?

George Ntoumenopoulos. Respir Care. 2023 Apr.
No abstract available

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Conflict of interest statement

Dr Ntoumenopoulos has disclosed no conflicts of interest.

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Fig. 1.
A systematic approach for the management of intracranial hypertension numbered from 1–7, starting with prophylactic measures (1) through to additional medical and surgical measures (2–7) with the step-by-step escalation of various interventions with the primary goal of maintaining intracranial pressure (ICP) < 22 mm Hg and cerebral perfusion pressure above 60 mm Hg. Visual representation of the human body and the impact of various respiratory/rehabilitation physiotherapy and positioning interventions on ICP. ICP = intracranial pressure; CPP = cerebral perfusion pressure; CSF = cerebrospinal fluid; ETT = endotracheal tube.
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