Early Respiratory Physiotherapy versus an Individualized Postural Care Program for Reducing Mechanical Ventilation in Preterm Infants: A Randomised Controlled Trial

• Main Authors: Milena Tana (Author), Anthea Bottoni (Author), Francesco Cota (Author), Patrizia Papacci (Author), Alessia Di Polito (Author), Arianna Del Vecchio (Author), Anna Laura Vento (Author), Benedetta Campagnola (Author), Sefora Celona (Author), Laura Cricenti (Author), Ilaria Bastoni (Author), Chiara Tirone (Author), Claudia Aurilia (Author), Alessandra Lio (Author), Angela Paladini (Author), Stefano Nobile (Author), Alessandro Perri (Author), Annamaria Sbordone (Author), Alice Esposito (Author), Simona Fattore (Author), Paola Emilia Ferrara (Author), Gianpaolo Ronconi (Author), Giovanni Vento (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Tactile stimulation manoeuvres stimulate spontaneous breathing in preterm newborns. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of early respiratory physiotherapy on the need for mechanical ventilation during the first week of life in preterm infants with respiratory failure. Methods...