Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Respiratory Facilitation in Intensive Care Unit: A Mini-Review
Alsae, N., Abdel Ghaffar, H., Elsayed, S., Ali, S. (2025). Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Respiratory Facilitation in Intensive Care Unit: A Mini-Review. EKB Journal Management System, 4(1), 221-224. doi: 10.21608/iptccu.2025.440755
Nourhan Alsaeeid Alsae; Heba Ali Abdel Ghaffar; Sameh Ibrahim Elsayed; Shymaa Mohamed Ali. "Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Respiratory Facilitation in Intensive Care Unit: A Mini-Review". EKB Journal Management System, 4, 1, 2025, 221-224. doi: 10.21608/iptccu.2025.440755
Alsae, N., Abdel Ghaffar, H., Elsayed, S., Ali, S. (2025). 'Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Respiratory Facilitation in Intensive Care Unit: A Mini-Review', EKB Journal Management System, 4(1), pp. 221-224. doi: 10.21608/iptccu.2025.440755
Alsae, N., Abdel Ghaffar, H., Elsayed, S., Ali, S. Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Respiratory Facilitation in Intensive Care Unit: A Mini-Review. EKB Journal Management System, 2025; 4(1): 221-224. doi: 10.21608/iptccu.2025.440755

Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Respiratory Facilitation in Intensive Care Unit: A Mini-Review

International Physical Therapy Conference - Cairo University
Volume 4, Issue 1 - Serial Number 20251, 2025, Page 221-224  XML PDF (450.22 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/iptccu.2025.440755
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Authors
Nourhan Alsaeeid Alsae email 1; Heba Ali Abdel Ghaffar2; Sameh Ibrahim Elsayed3; Shymaa Mohamed Ali1
1Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
2Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
3Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University
Abstract
Background: Pneumonia remains a major global health burden, causing significant morbidity and mortality, particularly in vulnerable groups such as the elderly and immunocompromised. Accurate diagnostic tools like the Pneumonia Severity Index (PSI) and emerging physiotherapeutic interventions, such as proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), are pivotal in improving patient outcomes and optimizing recovery.
Objective: This mini-review aims to assess current diagnostic approaches for pneumonia, including the PSI, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), Behavioral Pain Scale (BPS), and arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis, while evaluating the efficacy of PNF and physiotherapy in enhancing respiratory function and reducing hospitalization duration.
Conclusion: The combined use of PSI, GCS, BPS, and ABG monitoring provides a comprehensive framework for pneumonia severity assessment and treatment planning. PNF, as an adjunctive physiotherapeutic intervention, shows promise in improving respiratory muscle strength and patient recovery, though further research is needed to standardize protocols and validate long-term benefits, Creative physiotherapy transforms lives with hope.
Keywords
Pneumonia; Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation; Respiratory Muscles; Glasgow Coma Scale; Arterial Blood Gas
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