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Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Protocol - Intervention

Incentive spirometry for preventing pulmonary complications after coronary artery bypass graft

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Abstract

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows:

The objective of this review is to assess the effects (harms and benefits) of Cardiorespiratory Physical Therapy (CPT) techniques using incentive spirometry (sustained maximum inspiration) for the prevention of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC) in adults undergoing coronary artery bypass graft.