Effects of Acupressure on Physiological Indicators, Oxygen Demand and Length of Hospital Stay in Premature Infants With Pulmonary Infiltration

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

42

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

July 2, 2023

Primary Completion Date

April 11, 2024

Study Completion Date

June 30, 2024

Conditions
PreTerm NeonatePulmonary Complications
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

massage acupoints

The massage acupoints involved Zusanli (ST36), Fenglong (ST40), Zhongfu (LU1), Tanzhong (CV17), and Feishu (BL13). Each acupoint was massaged for 2 minutes, totaling 10 minutes per session. The routine care included chest physiotherapy and sputum suction as needed every 3 hours (PRN, Q3H).

BEHAVIORAL

Routine care

The routine care included chest physiotherapy and sputum suction as needed every 3 hours (PRN, Q3H).

Trial Locations (1)

Unknown

Taiwan, Changhua

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Changhua Christian Hospital

OTHER