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Using an incentive spirometer reduces pulmonary complications in patients with traumatic rib fractures: a randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: An 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 effect on lung function and pulmonary co...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2019
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6937666/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31888765 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13063-019-3943-x |