Key result
Perioperative deep breathing and incentive spirometry reduce postoperative pulmonary complications and aid lung function recovery.
Why the study?
The comparative effectiveness of incentive spirometry versus deep breathing exercises in preventing postoperative pulmonary complications after abdominal surgery was evaluated to guide perioperative care.
Does incentive spirometry versus deep breathing exercises prevent postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing abdominal surgery?
Population
Patients undergoing upper and lower abdominal surgery
Comparison
Incentive spirometer versus deep breathing exercise
Design
Comprehensive review of randomized controlled trials
Authors
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Both IS and DBE reduce PPCs after abdominal surgery; reinforces integration into perioperative protocols while leaving compliance optimization open for further RCTs.
Does incentive spirometry versus deep breathing exercises prevent postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing abdominal surgery?
Both incentive spirometry and deep breathing exercises are effective in preventing postoperative pulmonary complications and improving lung function recovery after abdominal surgery.
Ababneh et al. (2025) conducted a review in Postoperative pulmonary complications after abdominal surgery. Incentive spirometry vs. Deep breathing exercises was evaluated on Prevention of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) and recovery of lung function. Implementing deep breathing exercises and incentive spirometry in perioperative care is effective in preventing postoperative pulmonary complications and improving lung function recovery.
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