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

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
COPD
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
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

Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan.
🇵🇰Rahim yar khan, Punjab, Pakistan

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