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Effect of Positive Expiratory Pressure on the Management of Chest Trauma

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Thoracic Fracture
Interventions
Device: PEP bottle
Registration Number
NCT04548466
Lead Sponsor
Hospital de Granollers
Brief Summary

Chest trauma (CT) are a common problem in our environment caused mainly by traffic accidents and causal and domestic accidents among the elderly population. CTs, in some situations, can lead to sequelae such as fibrothorax secondary to hemothorax and / or empyema and residual chronic pain. Clinical regulations and guidelines recommend a guideline for chest physiotherapy (CP) for all patients with rib fractures, but there is little scientific evidence. It would be interesting to establish CP treatment protocols and describe the most appropriate techniques according to the type and stages of thoracic trauma consolidation.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of Positive Expiratory Pressure (PEP) breathing added to conventional CP in terms of aid secretion clearance, pain control, pleuropulmonary radiological abnormalities, restoration of lung function, and admission days in the immediate phase of the CT.

Detailed Description

After acceptance to participate in the study, patients will be computerized randomized into 2 groups:

* PEP group: positive expiratory pressure breathing.

* CONTROL group: conventional CP treatment without positive pressure brething. The period between day 0 and 20 days post-trauma is considered an immediate phase of CT.

Once admitted, an initial evaluation by the doctor will be performed, and pleuro-pulmonary complications, the presence of respiratory failure, and pain control will be evaluated. The chest physiotherapist will perform a clinical and secretion assessment using the Seva test and a dynamic costal examination. The medical treatment of pain control will begin, and the treatment of CP will begin, where it will be randomized in 2 groups: 1- PEP group: positive expiratory pressure breathing with the help of a PEP bottle device. 2-CONTROL group: conventional CP treatment without positive pressure breathing will be daily FR sessions, on weekdays. Upon admission, hospital discharge and post-discharge, radiological checks (simple radiography) will be performed and forced vital capacity will be measured with forced spirometry.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • Chest trauma with three or more rib fractures with or without hemopneumothorax
  • Failure to meet any exclusion criteria
Exclusion Criteria
  • Non-cooperative patients for not understanding chest physiotherapy techniques.
  • Presence of respiratory failure on admission: PaO2 <60mmHg i / or PaCO2> 50mmHg.
  • Medical indication for mechanical ventilation or non-invasive ventilatory support.
  • Presence of undrained pneumothorax.
  • Complications that limit early mobility.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PEP groupPEP bottleChest physiotherapy depending on the location of the ribs fractures techniques are performed: 1. Postural control techniques; 2. Airways clearance techniques; 3. Breathing exercise (diaphragmatic breathing). 4. Early mobilization. 5. Positive expiratory pressure breathing (PEP bottle)
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Aid secretion clearance1 month

To determine if PEP bottle improves the secretion clearance

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Reduce hospital stay1 month

To assess if PEP bottle decreased hospital stay

Resolution of pleural lesions1 month

To analysed if PEP bottle allows faster resolution of pleural lesions

Improve lung function1 month

To determine if PEP bottle improves lung function tests

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Inmaculada Castillo

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Seva, Barcelona, Spain

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