Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation for Children With Bronchiolitis on Non-Invasive Ventilation Support

Prospective Randomized Controlled Study of the Use of Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation (IPV) for Children With Bronchiolitis Admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Are on Non-Invasive Ventilation Support

Prospective randomized study of patients admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit suffering from Bronchiolitis and are supported on Non Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation. The patient population will be divided into two groups, one group will receive conventional treatment and the other group will receive conventional treatment and three times a day of physiotherapy using Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Bronchiolitis
• PICU patients
• Non Invasive Pressure Support Ventilation
• Age < 24 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age > 24 months
• Invasive Ventilation
• No parental consent