Annals of the American Thoracic Society
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Optimum insufflation capacity and peak cough flow in neuromuscular disorders.
For patients with neuromuscular disorders, lung insufflation with positive pressure is an accepted technique to increase inspiratory volume over VC to improve peak cough flow (PCF). ⋯ A submaximal insufflation is ideal for generating the best individual PCF even in patients with severely reduced compliance of the respiratory system. Optimum insufflation capacity can be achieved using IPPB or LIAM with moderate pressures. Both techniques are equally effective and considered safe.