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The role of chest physiotherapy in prevention of postextubation atelectasis in pediatric patients with neuromuscular diseases.

Nemat Bilan, Bita Poorshiri

PubMed · 2013 · 12 citations · 8 references

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Chest physiotherapy as well as appropriate and regular change of position can considerably reduce the rate of pulmonary collapse in pediatric patients.

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Chest physiotherapy and post-extubation atelectasis in infants

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