The use of a modified, oscillating positive expiratory pressure device reduced fever and length of hospital stay in patients after thoracic and upper abdominal surgery: a randomised trial
Question: Does the use of an oscillating positive expiratory pressure (PEP) device reduce postoperative pulmonary complications in thoracic and upper abdominal surgical patients? Design: A multi-centre, parallel-group, randomised controlled trial with intention-to-treat analysis, blinding of some ou...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Physiotherapy |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1836955314001611 |