Abstract
The Effects of Massage on Oxygen Saturation of Infants with Respiratory Distress Syndrome Treated with Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Highlights
Infants born before the completion of 37 weeks of gestational age are preterm; these neonates are the classic high risk neonates because of their immature organs [1,2,3]
Massage therapy can provide developmental care for infants treated with nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP)
Several studies have been conducted on massage of preterm infants with stable physiological conditions There is no clear and enough evidence to prove the unsafely of massage for infants with complex medical conditions such as those treated with oxygen therapy [14]
Summary
Infants born before the completion of 37 weeks of gestational age are preterm; these neonates are the classic high risk neonates because of their immature organs [1,2,3]. Due to cost-effectiveness and easiness, NCPAP is used to help preterm neonates with respiratory distress and to prevent collapse of alveoli at the end of expiration [5] It is important for neonatal care givers to focus on progresses in premature infants' health and to save their lives [6]. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of massage on oxygen saturation of infants with respiratory distress syndrome (tactile and kinesthetic stimulation). These infants have immature systems to cooperate with stressors.
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