Why the study?
Postoperative pulmonary complications are common causes of morbidity, mortality, prolonged stay, and increased costs after cardiac surgery, prompting evaluation of preoperative breathing exercise training.
Does preoperative breathing exercise training improve postoperative outcomes in adult patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery?
Comparison
Preoperative breathing exercise training vs control
Authors
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May support routine preoperative breathing exercises before elective cardiac surgery; reinforces Level 1 evidence from prior trials.
Does preoperative breathing exercise training improve postoperative outcomes in adult patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery?
Preoperative breathing exercises may improve respiratory outcomes and reduce complications and length of stay in patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery.
Rodrigues et al. (2021) studied this question.
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