Assessing the accuracy of respiratory rates at different counting periods and methods
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ABSTRACT
The respiratory rates of 198 children (aged 2-59 months) suffering from acute respiratory infections (ARI) were monitored by observation, palpation and auscultation (Gold standard). Two 30-second and one 60-second counts were obtained. The difference among respiratory rate counts determined simultaneously by observation, palpation and auscultation in relation to their mean count was analyzed for 60-second counting period, 30 plus 30-second period and 30-second doubled. The variability among the different counting methods and counting periods was not significantly different whether the children were feeding, sleeping, resting and awake or awake but not resting. The data from the study suggest that respiratory rate counting either by observation or palpation are similar in accuracy and one minute's counting either at a stretch or 30-second doubled or two blocks of 30-second intervals are also similarly accurate.
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Disponible
Índice:
IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Palpación
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Pruebas de Función Respiratoria
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Infecciones del Sistema Respiratorio
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Pruebas Respiratorias
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Mianmar
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Año:
1996
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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