Medicina
The Value of Implementing a Digital Approach in the Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Patient Pathway: A Spanish Example
Introduction Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the gold standard therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). However, non-adherence is common and costly. The COVID-19 pandemic required the use of novel solutions to ensure service provision […]
Prognostic Value of Diaphragmatic Ultrasound in Patients Admitted for COVID-19 Pneumonia
Introduction COVID-19 pneumonia results in an impairment of the diaphragmatic musculature that influences the development of respiratory failure during the patient's hospitalization. Diaphragmatic ultrasound is a useful, non-invasive, and accessible tool for measuring the function […]
Eficacia de las intervenciones fisioterápicas sobre la musculatura respiratoria mediante técnicas de entrenamiento respiratorio en el postoperatorio de trasplantados pulmonares: una revisión sistemática
Introducción La musculatura respiratoria es un limitante de la capacidad de ejercicio en pacientes trasplantados pulmonares. Es necesario conocer la eficacia de las técnicas específicas de entrenamiento de la musculatura respiratoria llevadas a cabo en […]
Is Lung Function Measured by Oscillometry Useful in Interstitial Lung Diseases?
Introduction The role of oscillometry in interstitial lung disease (ILD) is still unclear. The main objective of our study was to describe the parameters determined by oscillometry in these patients and compare them with those […]