The development of pulmonary atelectasis is common in the surgical patient. Pulmonary
atelectasis can cause various degrees of gas exchange and respiratory mechanics …

Rib fractures are common injuries associated with significant morbidity and mortality, largely
due to pulmonary complications. Despite equivocal effectiveness data, incentive spirometers …

We searched the MEDLINE, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library databases for articles
published between January 1995 and April 2011. The update of this clinical practice …

The care of patients undergoing cardiac surgery is becoming more complex, in part owing to
the increasing burden of comorbid disease, frailty, and psychosocial issues. Many risk …

Each year, increasing numbers of people are undergoing surgery. Many of these patients
are older and have multiple comorbidities. General anesthesia is a reversible state of …

Now in its sixth edition, Robert M. Bojar's Manual of Perioperative Care in Adult Cardiac
Surgery remains the go-to practical guide for all of those involved in the care of the cardiac …

Abstract Background Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) often occur after
cardiac operations and are a leading cause of morbidity, inhibit oxygenation, and increase …

Delirium and poor sleep quality are common and often co-exist in hospitalised patients. A
link between these disorders has been hypothesised but whether this link is a cause-and …

BACKGROUND: Thoracic surgery may cause reduced respiratory function and pulmonary
complications, with associated increased risk of mortality. Postoperative physiotherapy aims …

Incentive spirometry (IS) is commonly prescribed to reduce pulmonary complications,
despite limited evidence to support its benefits and a lack of consensus on optimal protocols …