Expiratory Rib Cage Compression in Mechanically Ventilated Subjects: A Randomized Crossover Trial

Abstract

Although ERCC increases expiratory flow, it has no clinically relevant effects from improving the sputum production and respiratory mechanics in hypersecretive mechanically ventilated patients. The maneuver can cause EFL in some patients. (ClinicalTrials.gov registration NCT01525121).