Use of positive pressure in the bariatric surgery and effects on pulmonary function and prevalence of atelectasis: randomized and blinded clinical trial

Use of positive pressure in the bariatric surgery and effects on pulmonary function and prevalence of atelectasis: randomized and blinded clinical trial

BACKGROUND: In surgical procedures, obesity is a risk factor for the onset of intra and postoperative respiratory complications. AIM: Determine what moment of application of positive pressure brings better benefits on lung function, incidence of atelectasis and diaphragmatic excursion, in the pre...

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Main Authors: Letícia BALTIERI, Laisa Antonela SANTOS, Irineu RASERA-JUNIOR, Maria Imaculada Lima MONTEBELO, Eli Maria PAZZIANOTTO-FORTI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgia Digestiva 2014-01-01
Series:ABCD: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cirurgia Digestiva
Subjects:
Obesity, morbid
Bariatric surgery
Pulmonary atelectasis
Continuous positive airway pressure
Physical therapy specialty
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