Pneumonia, bronchiolitis
Conditions
Interventions
This is a quasi-experimental, before-and-after clinical trial. A single group of 40 children will be involved. The following pre- and post-intervention measurements will be recorded: diaphragmatic thi
Sponsors
Universidade Federal de Pelotas
Hospital Escola UFPel
Eligibility
Age
No minimum to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The study will include individuals of both sexes, under 12 years of age, who are hospitalized at the UFPel Teaching Hospital and diagnosed with some type of acute respiratory infection
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals who have undergone any recent thoracic or abdominal surgery, or who have contraindications to the proposed technique due to any other relevant clinical factors, such as rib fractures, severe cardiovascular disease, acute asthma exacerbation, and elevated intracranial pressure, will be excluded from the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Diaphragmatic excursion and thickness measured from pre-and post-intervention lung ultrasound | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain perception measured using the pain assessment scale (FLAAC), respiratory discomfort measured using the Modified Wood Clinical Asthma Score (M-WCAS), peripheral oxygen saturation and heart rate measured using a multiparameter monitor, respiratory rate measured using a wall clock, and lung auscultation using a stethoscope | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactEscola Educação Fisica
Universidade Federal de Pelotas
Outcome results
None listed