Chest Physiotherapy Interventions for Children During SARS-COV-2 Pandemic
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Nidhi Sharma1, Aksh Chahal2, Abhishek Sharma3
1Department of Neurological Physiotherapy, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, India.
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Physiotherapy can help children manage Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2/Coronavirus Disease 2019 (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19) symptoms. Interventions focus on breathing, airway clearance, and early mobilization for better recovery.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- The global spread of SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 has created a significant public health crisis.
- Limited research exists on the clinical presentation and physiotherapy management of COVID-19 in children.
- There is a need for effective strategies to manage pediatric COVID-19 symptoms, especially during self-quarantine.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of physiotherapy in managing children with SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19.
- To identify key physiotherapy interventions for pediatric COVID-19 patients.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed, PEDro, and Google Scholar.
- Medical Subject Headings and Descriptors of Science and Health were used for search strategy development.
- Reference lists of relevant papers were screened to identify additional pertinent studies.
Main Results:
- Physiotherapy interventions can be beneficial for children diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19.
- Key interventions include ventilatory management, airway clearance techniques, and early mobilization.
- Supportive measures like oxygen therapy, non-invasive ventilation, and prone positioning are crucial when indicated.
Conclusions:
- Physiotherapy plays a vital role in the multidisciplinary management of pediatric SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19.
- Early and appropriate physiotherapy can improve outcomes and aid recovery in children affected by the virus.
Abstract:
Since the first case of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2/Coronavirus Disease 2019 (SARS-COV-2/COVID-19) was discovered in Wuhan, China, it spread to vast limits globally and became a public health disaster, affecting nearly all countries around the globe. Along with mainstream medical treatment, alternative medicine desperately was the need of the hour for youngsters to manage their symptoms while being self-quarantined and ultimately to improve their chances of survival and recovery from COVID-19. Since the beginning of SARS-COV-2, few studies address the clinical-functional presentation of viral infection and management with physiotherapy for children. Major online electronic databases PubMed, PEDro, and Google Scholar were researched to identify, organize and commission the current review. To create a search strategy, Medical Subject Headings and Descriptors of Science and Health were utilized. The authors looked for other studies by screening the references list of the potentially pertinent papers. These computerized searches turned up studies and those studies' bibliographies with pertinent citations were examined. Personal protective equipment was a crucial component for protection and contact precaution. Following hypoxia, effective oxygen therapy is administered right away. When necessary, under the right circumstances, nasal high-flow oxygen therapy, non-invasive ventilation, lung-protective breathing methods, and prone positioning can be used. Children with SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 may benefit from physiotherapy interventions with a focus on ventilatory management, airway clearance procedures, early activities, and mobilization.
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