Resolution of lung collapse in a preterm neonate following chest physiotherapy

Indian J Pediatr. 2011 Sep;78(9):1148-50. doi: 10.1007/s12098-011-0397-x. Epub 2011 Mar 9.

Abstract

Preterm neonates are prone to lung collapse because of many reasons. Chest physiotherapy can be used successfully in such cases with lung collapse in order to facilitate removal of secretions and re-expansion of the lung. With the help of a chest radiograph, improvement can be noted as in this case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / therapy*
  • Physical Therapy Modalities*
  • Pulmonary Atelectasis / therapy*
  • Remission Induction