Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Respiratory Facilitation in Intensive Care Unit: A Mini-Review
كود المقالة : 1023-IPTCCU.
المؤلفون
Nourhan Alsaeeid Alsaeeid *1، Heba Ali Abdel Ghaffar2، Shymaa Mohammed Ali3، Sameh Ibrahim Elsayed4
1General Practitioner of Physical Therapy
2Assistance Professor
3Lecturer
4Professor
المستخلص
Background: Pneumonia remains a major global health burden, causing significant morbidity and mortality, particularly in vulnerable groups such as the elderly and immunocompromised. Accurate diagnostic tools like the Pneumonia Severity Index (PSI) and emerging physiotherapeutic interventions, such as proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), are pivotal in improving patient outcomes and optimizing recovery.

Objective: This mini-review aims to assess current diagnostic approaches for pneumonia, including the PSI, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), Behavioral Pain Scale (BPS), and arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis, while evaluating the efficacy of PNF and physiotherapy in enhancing respiratory function and reducing hospitalization duration.

Conclusion: The combined use of PSI, GCS, BPS, and ABG monitoring provides a comprehensive framework for pneumonia severity assessment and treatment planning. PNF, as an adjunctive physiotherapeutic intervention, shows promise in improving respiratory muscle strength and patient recovery, though further research is needed to standardize protocols and validate long-term benefits, Creative physiotherapy transforms lives with hope.
الكلمات الرئيسية
Pneumonia,  Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Respiratory Muscles, Glasgow Coma Scale, Arterial Blood Gas
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