Key result
A standard post-operative physiotherapy regimen consisting of mobilisation, cough, and forced expiration technique resulted in a low 3.4% incidence of post-operative chest infection.
Why the study?
Does a standard physiotherapy regimen without routine thoracic expansion exercises prevent post-operative chest infections in males undergoing elective coronary artery surgery?
Population
145 consecutive males undergoing elective coronary artery surgery (CAS)
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
post-operative period
Authors
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May simplify post-CABG physiotherapy regimens; leaves open need for randomized confirmation versus thoracic expansion exercises.
Observational (n=145)
Does a standard physiotherapy regimen without routine thoracic expansion exercises prevent post-operative chest infections in males undergoing elective coronary artery surgery?
A standard post-operative physiotherapy regimen focusing on mobilization and forced expiration technique is sufficient for most patients following coronary artery surgery, maintaining a low rate of chest infections.
Jenkins et al. (1994) conducted an observational in elective coronary artery surgery (n=145). Standard physiotherapy regimen was evaluated on post-operative chest infection. A standard post-operative physiotherapy regimen consisting of mobilisation, cough, and forced expiration technique resulted in a low 3.4% incidence of post-operative chest infection.
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