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Comparison of Anterior Chest Compression Assist and Abdominal Thrust Assist Technique COPD

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
COPD
Interventions
Other: Abdominal Thrust Technique
Other: Anterior Chest Compression technique
Registration Number
NCT05936801
Lead Sponsor
Riphah International University
Brief Summary

A total 34 patients will be taken. 2 groups will be created to apply intervention. After signing consent form, 17 patients in group A will be given abdominal thrust assist technique and 17 patients in group B will be given anterior chest compression technique.

Detailed Description

Patient is instructed to take in a deep breath and hold it. Then, just as the patient is instructed to cough, the therapist applies a quick push up and in under the diaphragm with the heel of the hand. In Anterior chest compression: the therapist places one arm across the patient's pectorals and the other parallel to it. After the patient takes a maximal breath, the therapist pushes down to help the patient cough. The greatest force is applied through the lower chest during expulsion. A total 34 patients will be taken. 2 groups will be created to apply intervention. After signing consent form, 17 patients in group A will be given abdominal thrust assist technique and 17 patients in group B will be given anterior chest compression technique. Baseline treatment given to both groups will include percussion and tapping. The data collected will then be analyzed using IBM SPSS version 25.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
34
Inclusion Criteria
  • uncontrolled Tachycardia
  • Unconscious patients
  • In neuro-compromised patients with Cognitive dysfunction
  • Recent esophageal surgery
  • Acute abdominal distension -Recent Broncho-pleural fistula - Pulmonary embolism, pneumothorax hemothorax
  • Unstable head and neck fracture
Exclusion Criteria
  • Breathlessness, Cough and sputum scale (BCSS)
  • Modified Borg Dyspnea scale
  • Peak Flow Meter
  • Pulse Oximeter

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Abdominal Thrust TechniqueAbdominal Thrust TechniqueBaseline treatment given is percussion and vibration in side lying position. It Can be used in both the supine and side lying positions. With the patient in the supine position, the therapist places the heel of one hand inferior to the patient's xiphoid process and below the patient's lower ribs.
Anterior Chest Compression techniqueAnterior Chest Compression techniqueBaseline treatment given is percussion and vibration in side lying position. The therapist puts one arm across the patient's pectoral region to stabilize or compress the upper chest while the other arm is placed either parallel on the lower chest or abdomen below the xiphoid process. Inspiration is facilitated by the pressure on anterior chest, followed by a "hold." Just as the patient is instructed to cough, the therapist applies a quick force with both arms: down and back on the upper chest and up and back on the lower chest or abdomen. 3 sessions in a wk would be given on alternate days
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Oxygen saturation4 weeks

oxygen saturation will be measure with pulse oximeter.

sputum diary4 weeks

sputum of each patient will be recorded.

expiratory flow rate4 weeks

Expiratory flow rate will be measured through peak expiratory flow meter

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan.

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Rahim yar khan, Punjab, Pakistan

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