Effect of Respiratory Exercises on the Prevalence of Atelectasis in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Khodayar Oshvandi, Atefeh Bostanbakhsh, Mohsen Salavati, Mohammad Bakhsai, Abas Moghimbeighi, Zahra Maghsoudi
Abstract
Patients with coronary artery bypass (CAB) surgery are at risk of atelectasis. Use of respiratory exercises as an effective approach has had controversy finding in CAB patients. This study aimed to determine the effect of breathing exercises on the prevention of atelectasis in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery.
Topics & Concepts
AtelectasisMedicineCoronary artery bypass surgeryArteryRespiratory systemCardiologySurgeryInternal medicineLungRespiratory Support and MechanismsPhonocardiography and Auscultation TechniquesNon-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring