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Comparative Study
. 1978 Nov;62(5):713-5.

Chest physiotherapy in the newborn: effect on secretions removed

P C Etches, B Scott
  • PMID: 724315
Comparative Study

Chest physiotherapy in the newborn: effect on secretions removed

P C Etches et al. Pediatrics. 1978 Nov.

Abstract

The amount of upper airway secretions removed by suction alone was compared to that removed after chest physiotherapy in six neonates with a clinically suspected problem of increased respiratory tract secretions. More secretions were removed after physiotherapy.

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