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Objective To compare the clinical effects of airway clearance techniques and traditional back clapping for sputum ejection in patients with severe pneumonia in the intensive care unit, and to explore the application value of airway clearance techniques. Methods A total of 100 patients with severe pneumonia were selected and divided into the combined treatment group and the single treatment group, with 50 cases in each group, according to the principle of random grouping. The combined treatment group used airway clearance techniques in combination with other therapeutic measures, while the single treatment group only used traditional back clapping for sputum ejection. The airway humidification effect, vital signs, blood gas indicators, lung function, laboratory indicators, comfort, symptom relief time, clinical efficacy, and complications were observed and recorded in both groups. Results After treatment, the combined treatment group showed significant improvements in sputum viscosity, ease of expectoration, respiratory rate, and heart rate compared to the single treatment group. In terms of clinical efficacy, the total effective rate of the combined treatment group was significantly higher than that of the single treatment group; the symptom relief time, including the time to disappearance of cough and dyspnea, was significantly shorter than that of the single treatment group. The incidence of complications in the combined treatment group was significantly lower than that in the single treatment group. Conclusion Airway clearance techniques have significant advantages over traditional back clapping for sputum ejection in improving airway humidification and expectoration effects, blood gas indicators, lung function, and comfort in patients with severe pneumonia. They can shorten the symptom relief time, reduce the occurrence of complications, and further improve clinical efficacy. It is recommended to promote the application of airway clearance techniques in the intensive care unit.
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