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Diagram of the protocol in 3 load cycles each (in each inspiratory muscle training session the procedures were performed twice).
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The IMT program using the electronic isokinetic loading device (POWERbreathe KH-2, London, UK) was started on day 26 of MV, in which 6 sets were done with 10 repetitions to achieve the 60 efforts daily intermittently and incrementally; see Figure 1.
Graphics of inspiratory peaks in the serial weekly measurement of TIE index from the first until the last measurement along inspiratory muscle training program.
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On day 26 of IMT, his MIP was 85cmH2O and the TIE index 2.05cmH2O/s (Figure 2).