Effect of an Incentive Spirometer Patient Reminder After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2019.0520
Abstract: Importance Incentive spirometers (ISs) were developed to reduce atelectasis and are in widespread clinical use. However, without IS use adherence data, the effectiveness of IS cannot be determined. Objective To evaluate the effect of a… read more here.
Keywords: trial; use; bell; atelectasis ... See more keywords
Using an incentive spirometer reduces pulmonary complications in patients with traumatic rib fractures: a randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1186/s13063-019-3943-x
Abstract: BackgroundAn incentive spirometer (IS) is a mechanical device that promotes lung expansion. It is commonly used to prevent postoperative lung atelectasis and decrease pulmonary complications after cardiac, lung, or abdominal surgery. This study explored its… read more here.
Keywords: control group; pulmonary complications; group; incentive spirometer ... See more keywords
A Mobile Phone–Based Self-Monitoring Tool for Perioperative Gastric Cancer Patients With Incentive Spirometer: Randomized Controlled Trial
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DOI: 10.2196/12204
Abstract: Background An incentive spirometer (IS) is a medical device used to help patients improve the functioning of their lungs. It is provided to patients who have had any surgery that might jeopardize respiratory function. An… read more here.
Keywords: control group; group; incentive spirometer; test group ... See more keywords