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