What is the effect of measurable respiratory muscle training on respiratory muscle strength in mechanically ventilated adults in intensive care units? A systematic review and meta-analysis Respiratory muscle weakness, associated with mechanical ventilation during critical illness, is well established. Respiratory muscle strength training…

Excited to share this collab with my colleagues in Ireland: updated SR&MA of Respiratory Muscle Training for ICU patients. Only included IMT with measurable resistance. Want your patient off the vent faster? IMT is your friend.
Great work Eimear McCormack!!
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Delighted to have our systematic review of #IMT in ventilated patients published in @auscriticalcare.bsky.social @berniebissett.bsky.social @rcsi.bsky.social

Critical care units have ‘significant’ gaps in HSCP and pharmacy workforce - Medical Independent Critical care units are experiencing considerable deficits in their health and social care professional (HSCP) and pharmacy...

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It was a privilege to present 3 posters @ICUTallaght #CriticalCareRehabTUH conference today. Honoured to be awarded 1st prize for my submission describing a collaborative project with clinical engineering using novel 3D printing solutions to positively impact patient care in ICU.