Influence of the respiratory physiotherapy on intracranial pressure in severe head trauma patients

To evaluate influence of the respiratory physiotherapy on intracranial pressure (ICP) in patients with severe head trauma. Thirty five patients with severe head trauma were included in the study. The patients were divided into three groups: ICP 0-10, 11-20 and 21-30 mmHg. The following variables wer...

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Published in:Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria 2005-03, Vol.63 (1), p.110-113
Main Authors: Thiesen, Rosana A, Dragosavac, Desanka, Roquejani, Augusto C, Falcão, Antônio L E, Araujo, Sebastião, Dantas Filho, Venâncio P, Oliveira, Rosmari A R A, Terzi, Renato G G
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Analysis of Variance
Blood Pressure - physiology
Craniocerebral Trauma - physiopathology
Craniocerebral Trauma - rehabilitation
Female
Humans
Intracranial Pressure - physiology
Male
Middle Aged
Prospective Studies
Respiratory Therapy - methods
Suction - adverse effects
Suction - methods
Trauma Severity Indices
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Summary:To evaluate influence of the respiratory physiotherapy on intracranial pressure (ICP) in patients with severe head trauma. Thirty five patients with severe head trauma were included in the study. The patients were divided into three groups: ICP 0-10, 11-20 and 21-30 mmHg. The following variables were measured: ICP and mean arterial pressure. Cerebral perfusion pressure was calculated as the difference between mean arterial and intracranial pressure. Endotracheal aspiration increased ICP in all patients. The mean arterial pressure didn't change and cerebral perfusion pressure decreased, but remaining normal value. Respiratory physiotherapy maneuvers can be safely applied in patients with severe head trauma with ICP below 30 mmHg. More attention should be taken during endotracheal aspiration.
ISSN:0004-282X
1678-4227