Effects of protein, muscle rehabilitation and trunk neuromuscular electrostimulation in patients with prolonged mechanical ventilation: a prospective, randomized controlled pilot study.

This prospective randomized controlled pilot study examined whether combining protein supplementation, muscle rehabilitation, and trunk neuromuscular electrostimulation (NMES) could benefit patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation. Researchers assessed outcomes related to weaning success, functional recovery, and muscle strength in this critically ill population. The findings contribute to growing evidence on multimodal rehabilitation strategies for ventilator-dependent patients, a group frequently encountered by physical therapists in ICU settings.

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