The effect of active chest physiotherapy techniques on regional ventilation on preterm infants on ventilatory support.
Mater Health Services
20 participants
Oct 5, 2006
Interventional
Conditions
Summary
Chest physiotherapy (CPT) is a standard component of multidisciplinary care of preterm infants receiving artificial ventilation for respiratory failure. Despite this, there is limited evidence concerning its effectiveness. This study aims to quantify the effects of the physiotherapy techniques of percussion and vibration on respiratory function in the preterm infant. Data from the electrical impedance tomography (EIT) and the multiple breath washout (MBW) will be downloaded directly onto a computer. The data analyst will be blinded as to the intervention.
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Interventions
Active chest physiotherapy techniques of cupping and vibrations will be compared with each other in a random order. The techniques will be performed for 1 minute and then the infants will be postioned and left to rest for 4 hours before the other intervention is performed.
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ACTRN12606000211561