Influence of sensorimotor intervention on the respiratory system of preterm infants

Authors

  • Natália Matos Tedesco Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul
  • Geisy Hellen Mamedes Silva
  • Mariane de Oliveira Nunes Reco
  • Daniele de Almeida Soares Marangoni Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul
  • Mara Lisiane de Moraes dos Santos UFMS
  • Leila Foester Merey Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v17n1.7478

Keywords:

Physical Therapy Specialty, Premature, Respiratory System, Physical Stimulation.

Abstract

Introduction: Sensorimotor intervention is frequently used to prevent or minimize dysfunction in the development of preterm newborns (PTNB). However, further studies on its influence in hospitalized PTNB are needed. Objective: To verify the influence of a sensorimotor intervention on physiological parameters and body weight in hospitalized PTNB. Methods: Thirty stable PTNB underwent a sensorimotor intervention during 10 minutes daily for 3 consecutive days. Comparative analyzes were performed considering the variables respiratory rate (RF), cardiac frequency (CF), oxygen saturation (SaO2), Silverman-Andersen Score (SAS), and body weight, measured immediately before the intervention, immediately after, and at 15 minutes after the intervention. Results: RF was higher in the 15th minute after the intervention than before (p<0.05). SpO2 increased immediately after the intervention (p<0.05). Body weight increased over the three days (p<0.001). CF and SAS remained constant. Conclusion: The sensorimotor intervention may have contributed to better
respiratory rate and oxygen saturation and was shown to be safe for PTNB.

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Author Biographies

Geisy Hellen Mamedes Silva

Leila Foester Merey, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul

Published

2018-03-30

How to Cite

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Tedesco NM, Silva GHM, Reco M de ON, Marangoni D de AS, Santos ML de M dos, Merey LF. Influence of sensorimotor intervention on the respiratory system of preterm infants. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2018 Mar. 30 [cited 2024 Jul. 22];17(1):11-8. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/7478

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