Findings of a feasibility study of pre-operative pulmonary rehabilitation to reduce post-operative pulmonary complications in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease scheduled for major abdominal surgery [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]
Background: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at increased risk of complications and death following surgery. Pulmonary complications are particularly prominent. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a course of physical exercise and education that helps people with COPD manage t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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F1000 Research Ltd
2020-03-01
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| Series: | F1000Research |
| Online Access: | https://f1000research.com/articles/9-172/v1 |