The Effects of Chest Physiotherapy on Sputum Amount, Lung Compliance, Tidal Volume and Oxygen Saturation of Intensive Care Unit Patients Mechanical Ventilated

흉부물리요법이 인공호흡기환자의 객담량, 폐유순도, 일회호흡량 및 산소포화도에 미치는 효과

Purpose: This study investigated the effects of chest physiotherapies on intensive care unit patients mechanical ventilated. Methods: Good lung down position, chest percussion, postural drainage was applied to patients who admitted to ICU. Each patients divided into four groups and each group received different treatments. Sputum amount, lung compliance, tidal volume and oxygen saturation were measured before treatment and immediately, and time flowing. Data was analyzed with frequency, percentage, ANOVA and paired t-test using via SPSSWIN 12.0 program. Results: There were significant differences in variables each characteristics of subjects. Chest percussion increased tidal volume, static lung compliance for the mean time. Desaturation related to suction. Conclusion: Chest percussion influences on lung compliance. Based on this study results and limitation, this study suggests repeated studies in various groups