Effect of Early Multiprofessional Mobilization on Quality Indicators of Intensive Care in a Less Economically Developed Country: An Action on "Rehabilitation 2030" in Brazil.

Objective: To investigate the effects of implementing early multiprofessional mobilization on quality indicators of intensive care in Brazil.

Design: This is a retrospective cohort study.

Setting: A Brazilian educational and research-intensive care unit (ICU).

Noninvasive ventilation can modulate heart rate variability during high-intensity exercise in COPD-CHF patients.

Objective: to assess the acute effects of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) during high-intensity exercise on heart rate variability (HRV) responses in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and Chronic heart failure (CHF) patients.

Methods: This was randomized, double blinded and controlled study. Fourteen patients with COPD-HF diagnosis were evaluated.

Lifestyle and rehabilitation during the COVID-19 pandemic: guidance for health professionals and support for exercise and rehabilitation programs.

: The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is a highly contagious respiratory viral disease for both the general population and healthcare professionals caring for infected patients. Of particular concern is the potential for significant respiratory, cardiovascular, physical, and psychological dysfunctions.: In this context, the current review will focus on the following areas: 1) staying physically active during the COVID-19 pandemic; 2) highlighting the importance of understanding COVID-19 mechanisms; 3) preventing infections for healthcare workers by using personal protective equipment; 4) highlighting importance of respiratory care and physical therapy during hospitalization in patients with COVID-19; and 5) facilitating referral to a rehabilitation program in patients recovering from COVID-19.

Short-term effects of maximal dynamic exercise on flow-mediated dilation in professional female soccer players.

Background: Endothelial function assessment may provide important insights into the cardiovascular function and long-term effects of exercise training. Many studies have investigated the possible negative effects on cardiovascular function due to extreme athletic performance, leading to undesirable effects. The purposes of this study were to investigate the acute effects of maximal intensity exercise on endothelium-dependent vasodilation, and to understand the patterns of flow-mediated dilation (FMD) change following maximal exercise in elite female athletes with a high-volume training history.

COPD assessment test and FEV: do they predict oxygen uptake in COPD?

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) manifests itself in complex ways, with local and systemic effects; because of this, a multifactorial approach is needed for disease evaluation, in order to understand its severity and impact on each individual. Thus, our objective was to study the correlation between easily accessible variables, usually available in clinical practice, and maximum aerobic capacity, and to determine models for peak oxygen uptake (VOpeak) estimation in COPD patients.

Subjects And Methods: Individuals with COPD were selected for the study.