Background Chest physiotherapy has been used to clear secretions in pediatrics for many respiratory problems. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of chest physical therapy on full term neonates with primary pneumonia. Materials and Methods Sixty full term neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), Minia University, Egypt, during the period from September 2016 to ... Read more

Abstract Background Acute lung injury Patients may require mechanical ventilation to survive Chest physiotherapy & Recruitment maneuvers are two methods that improve respiratory efficiency and promote Hemodynamic stability Aim To investigate effect of chest Physiotherapy & recruitment maneuvers on hemodynamic parameters and length of ICU stay of mechanically ventilated Patients with Acute lung Injury Design Quasi-experimental design Setting The study ... Read more

Abstract: Background: Acute lung injury Patients may require mechanical ventilation to survive, Chest physiotherapy and Recruitment maneuvers are two methods that improve respiratory efficiency, re-inflate collapsed regions , promote lung mechanics , reduce occurrence of pulmonary complications. Aim: This study was carried out to investigate the effect of chest Physiotherapy and recruitment maneuvers on lung mechanics and pulmonary complications among ... Read more