Safety of different types of loaded breathing in adult Fontan patients

Conclusion: Short RMT activities are safe in asymptomatic adult Fontan patients. Physiological responses depend on type of RMT and do not reach maximum CPET levels. First trainings should be monitored specifically when applying high positive intrathoracic pressures.

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Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 1, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Schön, P., Boyle, K. G., Greutmann, M., Spengler, C. M. Tags: 09.01 - Respiratory function technologists/scientists Source Type: research