Prone or supine for a better thoracoabdominal motion of preterm newborns?

T. Oliveira, V. Parreira, D. Montemezzo, N. Pereira, D. França, L. Vaz, D. Vieira, M. Rego (Belo Horizonte, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Chest physiotherapy in critically ill patients
Session: Chest physiotherapy in critically ill patients
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1373
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory critical care, Sleep and breathing disorders

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