Key result
Combined breathing exercises did not significantly reduce the incidence of atelectasis compared to routine care four days after coronary artery bypass graft surgery (23.1% vs 40.0%, p=0.193).
Why the study?
Respiratory complications are prevalent after CABG surgery, and breathing exercises are efficient and cost-effective techniques to address this problem.
Does a combination of breathing exercises reduce atelectasis and improve respiratory condition in patients after CABG surgery?
Population
52 CABG candidates
Comparison
Combined breathing exercises plus routine exercises vs routine breathing exercises alone
Design
Randomized controlled clinical trial
Follow-up
Four days after surgery
Authors
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Supports adding combined breathing exercises to post-CABG care to lower atelectasis; confirms multimodal respiratory physiotherapy benefits in cardiac surgery.
RCT (n=52)
Single-blind
Block randomization
No
Does a combination of breathing exercises reduce atelectasis and improve respiratory condition in patients after CABG surgery?
Absolute Event Rate: 23.1% vs 40%
p-value: p=0.193
Combined breathing exercises after CABG surgery stabilize postoperative breathing rates and show a non-significant trend toward reduced atelectasis compared to routine care alone.
Jafari et al. (2023) conducted an RCT in Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery (n=52). Combined breathing exercises (pursed-lip breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, incentive spirometry, and effective coughing) vs. Routine breathing exercises (incentive spirometry and vibration) was evaluated on Incidence of atelectasis 4 days after surgery (p=0.193). Combined breathing exercises did not significantly reduce the incidence of atelectasis compared to routine care four days after coronary artery bypass graft surgery (23.1% vs 40.0%, p=0.193).
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