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- This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory physiotherapy methods for improving oxygenation, chest X-ray results, and lung sounds in children with atelectasis.
- A total of eight randomized clinical trials involving 430 pediatric patients were analyzed, with a focus on various physiotherapy techniques and their impact on respiratory health.
- Findings suggest that respiratory physiotherapy is both effective and safe for treating atelectasis in children, with instrumental techniques often yielding better results than manual techniques.
Article Abstract
This systematic review aims to assess the effectiveness of respiratory physiotherapy techniques in oxygenation, chest X-ray findings, and lung auscultation in paediatric patients aged 0 to 18 years diagnosed with atelectasis. A comprehensive search was conducted in the PubMed, PEDro, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases. Eight randomised clinical trials were included, involving 430 children ranging from 35 weeks of gestational age to 14 years. These trials evaluated various respiratory physiotherapy techniques and their effects on oxygenation and chest radiograph outcomes. The methodological quality of the studies ranged from acceptable to good, according to the PEDro scale. Recent evidence indicates that respiratory physiotherapy is effective and safe in the paediatric population with atelectasis. Both manual and instrumental techniques demonstrated efficacy, with instrumental techniques showing superior outcomes in many cases.
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