Effects of exercise therapy for patients with COPD using mechanical ventilation

Objective To evaluate the effects of exercise therapy for patients with COPD using mechanical ventilation. Methods A total of 101 patients with COPD using mechanical ventilation were randomly divided into two groups. The patients in the control received routine respiratory care. In addition,the patients in the experimental group received gradual and individualized exercise therapy according to patient's condition and physical level. Results Compared with the control group,the tidal volume,respiratory rate and PaCO2 were better in the experimental group at 15th and 25th day after mechanical ventilation(P0.01). In addition,the heart rate was better in the experimental group at 25th after mechanical ventilation(P0.01). The incidence of ventilation associated pneumonia was lower,the duration of mechanical ventilation and ICU hospi talization was shorter in the experimental group (P0.01). Conclusion Exercise therapy has a positive effect for patients with COPD using mechanical ventilation.