Effects of Physiotherapy in Hemodynamics and Childrens Respiratory Mechanics

Respiratory Mechanics and Hemodynamics in Children With Respiratory Failure: Comparison of Two Techniques of Respiratory Physiotherapy

The hypothesis of this study is that respiratory physiotherapy can promote improvement in respiratory mechanics in children with respiratory failure and the bag squeezing maneuver is more effective in improving respiratory mechanics in childrens and does not alter the hemodynamic proved safe

Inclusion Criteria:

• children aged between one and 60 months
• diagnosed with respiratory failure
• undergoing mechanical ventilation

Exclusion Criteria:

• had traumatic brain injury
• severe thrombocytopenia (<20,000 pl/mm³)
• hypovolemia and cyanogenic congenital heart defects
• pneumothorax, hemothorax and/or pleural effusion without previous drainage