Curative effect of nasal irrigation combined with backslapping for sputum suctioning on respiratory tract infections in infants

VernacularTitle:鼻腔冲洗联合拍背吸痰治疗婴幼儿呼吸道感染的疗效观察及护理
Author: Xia SHAO ; Weijuan LIU ; Lixing LIU ; Peishan YANG ; Ying PENG ; Suying LUO
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: respiratory infection; infants; nasal irrigation; backslap for suctioning; cough; sleep quality
From: Modern Clinical Nursing 2015;14(9):44-47
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To study the curative effect of nasal irrigation combined with backslapping for sputum suctioning on respiratory tract infections in infants . Methods Two hundred and forty-seven infants with respiratory tract infections were enrolled in the study and divided into the control group and the experiment group by the medical record number . On the basis of routine care , the experiment group was treated with nasal irrigation to clear secretions . Result The time for rales and cough disappearing in the experiment group was shorter than that in the control group , and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0 . 05 ) . Conclusions Nasal irrigation combined with backslapping for sputum suctioning can effectively ease the main symptoms and signs , enhance the ventilation function , enhance sleep quality and promote the rehabilitation of the disease .