Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Ventilated Patients in an Intensive Care Unit

A threshold inspiratory muscule device used a starting resistance set at 30% maximum inspiratory pressure, connecting to subject artificial airway. The subjects were then instructed to perform fast and forceful inspirations against added inspiratory resistance. The inspiratory muscle training was conducted twice daily over five consecutive days, followed by a two-day rest period. This regimen continued for three consecutive weeks or until the subject no longer required ventilator support.

Subjects received routine care without intervention.