The effects of physiotherapy and hexaprenaline sulphate administration were studied on 10 patients requiring mechanical ventilation. No significant changes in arterial oxygen tension were noted, but alveolar pressure fell significantly after treatment, indicating improvement in pulmonary compliance.
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