title: Pediatric cardiac surgery: what to expect from physiotherapeutic intervention?
abstract: This study aims to gather and present scientific evidence on the role of a physiotherapist in the pre, peri and postoperative of pediatric cardiac surgery. This professional is able to prevent, minimize or reverse possible respiratory dysfunction and motor sequelae resulting from these interventions. Studies discuss the involvement of respiratory system, specifically the clearance of bronchial secretions and ventilatory adequacy, as a result of surgical procedure. Scientific evidences suggest the effectiveness of physiotherapy in reducing indices of: pneumonia, atelectasis, hospitalization, sequelae deleterious and length of bed restriction, beyond clinical improvement. These data confirm positive contribution of physiotherapeutic intervention in these surgeries.
authors: University of Santa Catarina State (UDESC) – Center for Health and Sports Sciences (CEFID), Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
authors: Maria Eduarda Merlin da
authors: ME
authors: Silva
authors: Marília Rohling
authors: MR
authors: Feuser
authors: Mayara Pereira
authors: MP
authors: Silva
authors: Shelley
authors: S
authors: Uhlig
authors: Paloma Lopes Francisco
authors: PL
authors: Parazzi
authors: George Jung da
authors: GJ
authors: Rosa
authors: Camila Isabel Santos
authors: CI
authors: Schivinski
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002648:Child; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D019990:Perioperative Care; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011300:Preoperative Care