Immediate effects of manual hyperinflation on cardiorespiratory function and sputum clearance in mechanically ventilated pediatric patients: A randomized crossover trial.

Journal: Hong Kong physiotherapy journal : official publication of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited = Wu li chih liao
Published Date: Sep 29, 2021

Abstract

BACKGROUND: In developing countries, lower respiratory tract infection is a major cause of death in children, with severely ill patients being admitted to the critical-care unit. While physical therapists commonly use the manual hyperinflation (MHI) technique for secretion mass clearance in critical-care patients, its efficacy has not been determined in pediatric patients.

Authors

  • Tawatchai Luadsri
    Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Research Unit, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Pitsanulok, Thailand.
  • Jaturon Boonpitak
    Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Lampang Hospital, Lampang, Thailand.
  • Kultida Pongdech-Udom
    Department of Pediatrics, Lampang Hospital, Lampang, Thailand.
  • Patnuch Sukpom
    Pediatrics Intensive Care Unit, Lampang Hospital, Lampang, Thailand.
  • Weerapong Chidnok
    Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Research Unit, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Pitsanulok, Thailand.

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