Reflex Rolling Versus Lung Squeezing Techniques On Pulmonary Functions In Premature Neonate With Pneumonia

Delta University for Science and Technology24 enrolled

Overview

Respiratory problems in neonates are one of the leading causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. These respiratory problems are seen in premature neonates, which mainly include respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), pneumonia, requiring ventilatory assistance or oxygen support

The purpose of this study is to compare between the effect of reflex rolling and lung squeezing techniques on pulmonary functions in premature neonates with pneumonia.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Pneumonia

Interventions

reflex rolling techniqueOTHER

received reflex rolling technique for 20 min, 5 days a week, for 2 weeks.

lung squeezing techniqueOTHER

lung squeezing technique for 20 min, 5 days a week, for 2 weeks

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 5 DaysMax age: 28 Days

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * 1\) Preterm neonates with pneumonia. 2) Neonates with 30-37 weeks of gestation admitted to NICU. 3) They were free from any major congenital malformation. 4) They were clinically and thermodynamically stable. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\) Treatment with neurotropic drugs. 2) Interventricular hemorrhage. 3) Temperature \>38 4) Respiratory and cardiac congenital anomalies. 5) Seizures. 6) Surgical procedures. 7) Genetic Disorders 8) Any segmental or lobar collapse confirmed on chest x-ray. 9) Major airway interventions including change of endo-tracheal tube, hand ventilation or bronchial lavage in the previous 12 hours.

Locations (1)

Delta University for Science and Technology

Gamasa, Dakahelia, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Respiratory Rate

Detected using monitors (Hunt Leigh Healthcare /United Kingdom).

Time frame: Respiratory Rate measured at day (0) at after 2 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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