2008•Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International JournalRequires access
Chest physiotherapy in post extubation atelectasis in neonates – A case study
S Narasimman, Shenoy K Varadaraj, Rajeshwari Natraj, Anita Maria Andrade
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Abstract
Chest physiotherapy is often used to correct post extubation atelectasis in the neonatal intensive care units. This case study explains the efficacy of carefully administered chest physiotherapy in a 2 day old neonate, who developed post extubation right upper lobe collapse followed by pneumonia. Chest physiotherapy was administered every three hours followed by gentle oral and nasal suction. Chest X ray revealed full expansion of the lung after a day of chest physio physiotherapy.