2023
DOI: 10.1159/000529166
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Home Use of Mechanical Insufflation/Exsufflation in Adult Patients in Western Switzerland

Abstract: <b><i>Background:</i></b> Mechanical insufflation/exsufflation (MI-E) devices are often prescribed to patients with inefficient cough and recurrent infections, but their use in the home setting is not well characterized. <b><i>Objective:</i></b> The objective of this study was to report a real-life experience and identify factors that are associated with home MI-E use in adult patients. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> This is a cross-sectional obse… Show more

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“…Sixty four percent of patients with tracheostomies used MI-E daily versus 31% who did not have a tracheostomy; only SMA type I used the device daily. Mitropoulou et al’s [ 70 ] more recent work also reported that usage of MI-E is related to secretion burden rather than CPF values. Clinicians should make recommendations at initiation around daily MI-E use to build up confidence around the device.…”
Section: Adherencementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Sixty four percent of patients with tracheostomies used MI-E daily versus 31% who did not have a tracheostomy; only SMA type I used the device daily. Mitropoulou et al’s [ 70 ] more recent work also reported that usage of MI-E is related to secretion burden rather than CPF values. Clinicians should make recommendations at initiation around daily MI-E use to build up confidence around the device.…”
Section: Adherencementioning
confidence: 99%