Imle, P.

The effect fo chest physical therapy on intracranial pressure and cerebral perfusion pressure - 48-55

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Patients with severe brain injuries can tolerate CPT in a 9 degree head-down position for up to 15 minutes when strict guidelines are followed. Using cerebral perfusion pressure compared to intracranial pressure as a better means to assess a patient's response to chest physiotherapy. 2 tabs. 4 figs. 37 refs. = Physiotherapy Canada


Respiratory therapy--Thorax--Brain injuries


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