Effect of Early Chest Physiotherapy Intervention in Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome with Lung Collapse: A Case Study
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Chest Physiotherapy, AtelectasisAbstract
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a common respiratory problem in premature infants due to surfactant deficiency and immature lung development. This case study describes a 27-week premature neonate with pneumonia and right lung collapse who required ventilatory support in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Chest physiotherapy, including percussion, vibration, postural drainage, prone positioning, chest PNF, and suctioning, was administered for four weeks under monitoring. Gradual improvement was observed in oxygen saturation, chest expansion, and breath sounds, and oxygen support was reduced step-by-step. Follow-up chest radiography showed lung re-expansion with reduced opacity. This case suggests that early chest physiotherapy helps improve lung function and reduces ventilator dependency in premature infants with respiratory distress syndrome.
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