Osteopathic philosophy and emergent treatment in acute respiratory failure
- Resource Type
- research-article
- Authors
- Stretanski, MF; Kaiser, G
- Source
- Journal of Osteopathic Medicine: Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. 101(8):447-449
- Subject
- Case reports
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2702-3648
Osteopathic manipulation has been used to treat a wide range of diseases in largely outpatient settings. The authors describe the emergent use of osteopathic manipulative treatment to improve respiratory mechanics in a critically ill patient with acute respiratory failure. High-velocity mobilization of cervical and thoracic dysfunctions resulted in a decreased work of breathing, improved arterial oxygenation, resolution of tachycardia, and an overall improvement in the patient's clinical condition.