title: Respiratory physiotherapy and its application in preoperative period of cardiac surgery.
abstract: Cardiac surgical procedures change respiratory mechanics, defecting in lung dysfunction. The physical therapists play an important role in the preparation and rehabilitation of individuals who are undergoing cardiac surgery, as they have a large quantity of techniques. The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of breathing exercises with and without the use of devices, and respiratory muscle training in preoperative period of cardiac surgery in reducing postoperative pulmonary complications. Although there are controversies as to which technique to use, studies show the effectiveness of preoperative physiotherapy in the prevention and reduction of postoperative pulmonary complications.
authors.affiliation: Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Presidente Prudente, SP, Brasil. re.miranda@fct.unesp.br
authors.forename: Regina Coeli Vasques de
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Miranda
authors.forename: Susimary Aparecida Trevizan
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Padulla
authors.forename: Carolina Rodrigues
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Bortolatto
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D012138:Respiratory Therapy / Q000379:methods*