Evaluation of the effectiveness of osteopathic treatment of neonatal distress syndrome

Abstract

The article presents materials of a study of the effect of osteopathic treatment on the parameters of hemodynamics, respiratory function, and the duration of the respiratory support for newborns with respiratory distress syndrome. The study involved 28 children in need of respiratory support and surfactant administration. According to the results of the study, against the background of osteopathic treatment, a significant reduction in the duration of respiratory support and newborns' stay in the intensive care unit was observed.