EFFECTS OF COMBINED RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY WITH HIGH-FLOW NASAL CANNULA AND VENTURI MASK IN SPINAL CORD INJURY: A SINGLE-SUBJECT RESEARCH STUDY AND LITERATURE REVIEW

This study presents a case of a 58-year-old man with a spinal cord injury who experienced respiratory failure and was treated with a combination of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and Venturi mask (VM) oxygen therapy. The protocol involved alternating between HFNC during nighttime and VM during daytime to improve oxygenation and facilitate motor rehabilitation. The combined approach led to improved respiratory function, allowing for weaning from ventilation devices and enabling more intensive motor training.

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  The combined protocol of nighttime oxygen with high flow cannula and daytime Venturi mask improves intensive motor training of patients.
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  The patient progressed from a bedridden state to being able to tolerate a sitting position, perform chair/bed transitions, achieve a standing position, and begin gait training.
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  The patient experienced a gradual weaning from high flows and oxygen therapy during the daytime, along with a reduction in overnight FiO2.