Adding autogenic drainage to chest physiotherapy after upper abdominal surgery: effect on blood gases and pulmonary complications prevention. Randomized controlled trial

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Hypoxemia and pulmonary complications are common after upper abdominal surgery (UAS). OBJECTIVE: To examine whether inclusion of autogenic drainage (AD) in chest physiotherapy after UAS confers additional benefits in improving blood gases and reducing postoperative pulmonary c...

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Main Authors: Mona Mohamed Taha, Ramy Salama Draz, Mohamed Mostafa Gamal, Zizi Mohamed Ibrahim
Formato: Artigo
Idioma:English
Publicado em: Associação Paulista de Medicina 2021-11-01
Colecção:São Paulo Medical Journal
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