Importance of pre- and postoperative physiotherapy in pediatric cardiac surgery.
Lung complications during postoperative of pediatric heart surgery are frequently highlighting atelectasis and pneumonia. Physiotherapy has an important role in the treatment of these complications. We reviewed and update the physiotherapy performance in the preoperative and in the postoperative lung complication of pediatric cardiac surgery. We noted efficacy of physiotherapy treatment through different specific techniques and the need for development of new studies.
Cavenaghi
Simone
S
Postgraduation Lato Sensu Course in General Hospital Physiotherapy - FAMERP, Brazil. sicavenaghi@ig.com.br
Moura
Silvia Cristina Garcia de
SC
Silva
Thalis Henrique da
TH
Venturinelli
Talita Daniela
TD
Marino
Lais Helena Carvalho
LH
Lamari
Neuseli Marino
NM
D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000517:prevention & control*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000592:standards; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011300:Preoperative Care