Conclusion
atelectasis, chest block
ATELECTASIS
Compared to usual care, pulmonary expansion manoeuvres (chest compression-decompression and chest block) may not improve the ventilatory mechanics, incidence of atelectasis, oxygenation, time on mechanical ventilation, extubation success, duration of ICU and hospital stays, and in-hospital mortality among individuals on mechanical ventilation. The results of this study can be used to guide evidence-based clinical practice that provide tangible benefits to this population. Further research is needed to confirm the findings of this study.