Can RMT be done in conjunction with mechanical ventilation
After assessment, if the patient is stable enough to be off the mechanical ventilator for a period of time, supported by suplimental oxygen, RMT sets may continue under physician supervision to confirm the appropriateness.
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Can I stop using my medications if I do RMT?
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Are there other conditions for which the Breather might be helpful?
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Are there any studies related to using the RMT with a partially paralyzed diaphragm?
Yes, there are 2 case studies demonstrating the benefits of RMT on diaphragmatic paralysis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19111633, https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2019.199.1_MeetingAbstracts.A3744, as well as a ...
Are there any studies related to using the RMT with a partially paralyzed diaphragm?
Yes, there are 2 case studies demonstrating the benefits of RMT on diaphragmatic paralysis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19111633, https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2019.199.1_MeetingAbstracts.A3744, as well as a ...