Care Type: ELPr (Slow Prolonged Expiration)
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Description
Passive physiotherapy technique for infants. The therapist applies gentle pressure on the baby's chest and abdomen to prolong expiration and mobilize secretions. Widely used in pediatric BO as it respects infant physiology without causing stress.
Search on PubMedAttested clinical use
22 healthcare professional(s) attest to knowledge of this treatment's use in the context of BO
- Thaís Modesto · Pediatric physiotherapist
- Marcella de Tulio do Prado · Physiotherapist
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