The role of prophylactic chest physiotherapy after cardiac valvular surgery: Is there one ?

A study was conducted to investigate whether there is a role for prophylactic chest physiotherapy in preventing pulmonary complications in-patients undergoing uncomplicated cardiac valvular surgery. 'Thirty patients were randomly divided into two groups. The patients in group I (n = 14) receive...

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Main Authors: S. B. de Charmoy, C. J. Eales
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2000-08-01
Series:South African Journal of Physiotherapy
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Online Access:https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/539