Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation (MI-E) is traditionally used in the neuromuscular
population. There is growing interest of MI-E use in invasively ventilated critically ill adults …

Recent studies and systematic reviews have defined criteria for anticipating, recognizing,
and managing ventilatory failure because of acute neuromuscular disease. The care of …

BACKGROUND: Few studies have evaluated the effects of mechanical insufflation-
exsufflation (MI-E) in subjects on mechanical ventilation. Therefore, this study aimed to …

Background Respiratory muscle weakness can impair cough function, leading to lower
respiratory tract infections. These infections are an important contributor to morbidity and …

Cough is an important mechanism of airway clearance. In patients who present weak and
ineffective cough, augmentation techniques aim to assist or simulate the maneuver. These …

As the COVID‐19 pandemic unfolds, emergency department (ED) personnel will face a
higher caseload, including those with special medical needs such as persons living with …

Abstract Introduction Mechanical Insufflation‐Exsufflation (MI‐E) is used as an airway
clearance intervention in primary care (home ventilation), long‐term care (prolonged …

Mechanical insufflation/exsufflation (MIE) was invented to help mobilise secretion from the
lower respiratory tract by simulating a cough. 1 Delivered by a Cough Assistor device …

RATIONALE Respiratory therapists (RTs) are part of the critical care team, dedicated to
providing specialized respiratory care. However, their role, regional practice variations and …

Many neuromuscular disease patient populations suffer from a weak, inadequate cough,
which may lead to respiratory tract infections, respiratory failure, and increased mortality …