Impact of Physiotherapy on Lung Function After Heart Surgery
Author Information
Author(s): Moreno Adalgiza M, Castro Renata RT, Sorares Pedro PS, Anna Mauricio Sant', Cravo Sergio LD, Nóbrega Antônio CL
Primary Institution: Fluminense Federal University
Hypothesis
Does a physiotherapy protocol improve pulmonary function in patients after coronary artery bypass graft surgery?
Conclusion
Pulmonary function decreased after CABG but returned to baseline by postoperative day 30.
Supporting Evidence
- Pulmonary function was the worst on postoperative day 3.
- Physiotherapy was provided to all patients after surgery.
- Patients' lung function returned to preoperative levels by postoperative day 30.
Takeaway
After heart surgery, patients' breathing gets worse for a few days but gets better again with help from physiotherapy.
Methodology
The study included 42 volunteers divided into three groups, with pulmonary function evaluated at multiple postoperative intervals.
Potential Biases
No control group was used, which may affect the interpretation of the results.
Limitations
The sample size was small, and the physiotherapy protocol was the same for all patients.
Participant Demographics
Average age of participants was 63 years, with a mix of genders and health statuses.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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