Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 39-46 , 2006

Effects of Lung Squeezing Technique on Lung Mechanics in Mechanically-Ventilated Preterm Infants with Respiratory Distress Syndrome

  • Ivor Wong, MPhil, PT

      Affiliations

    • Physiotherapy Department, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests and correspondence to: Mr Ivor Wong, Physiotherapy Department, Ground Floor, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China
    • ,
  • Tai-Fai Fok, MD, FRCP(Edin)

      Affiliations

    • Neonatal Unit, Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China

Received 20 August 2006 ,Accepted 7 November 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/S1013-7025(07)70007-6

Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 39-46 , 2006

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