Prone or supine: which is the most beneficial position for thoracoabdominal motion of preterm newborn recovering from RDS?

T. Oliveira, R. Britto, D. Franca, N. Pereira, L. Vaz, V. Parreira (Belo Horizonte/MG, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Mucociliary clearance, novel techniques and assessments, in adult, paediatric and mechanically ventilated patients
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory critical care

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