Comparison of Flow and Volume Incentive Spirometry on Pulmonary Function and Exercise Tolerance in Open Abdominal Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Comparison of Flow and Volume Incentive Spirometry on Pulmonary Function and Exercise Tolerance in Open Abdominal Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Introduction: Surgical procedures in abdominal area lead to changes in pulmonary function, respiratory mechanics and impaired physical capacity leading to postoperative pulmonary complications, which can affect up to 80% of upper abdominal surgery. Aim: To evaluate the effects of flow and volum...

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Main Authors: Amaravadi Sampath Kumar, Gopala Krishna Alaparthi, Alfred Joseph Augustine, Zulfeequer Chundaanveetil Pazhyaottayil, Anand Ramakrishna, Shyam Krishnan Krishnakumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
incentive spirometer
lung function test
laparotomy
six-minute walk test
Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/7064/16164_CE(RA1)_F(T)_PF1(VSUAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf

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