Effectiveness of Preoperative Chest Physiotherapy in Patients Undergoing Elective Cardiac Surgery, a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Effectiveness of Preoperative Chest Physiotherapy in Patients Undergoing Elective Cardiac Surgery, a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Patients undergoing cardiac surgery are particularly vulnerable for developing postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs). This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the role of preoperative chest physiotherapy in such patients. <i&g...

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Main Authors: Hadel Shahood, Annamaria Pakai, Rudolf Kiss, Bory Eva, Noemi Szilagyi, Adrienn Sandor, Zsofia Verzar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
preoperative chest physiotherapy
elective cardiac surgery
pulmonary functions
postoperative pulmonary complications
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/58/7/911

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