Clinical Effectiveness of Incentive Spirometry for the Prevention of Postoperative Pulmonary Complications

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 for its use. Although numerous studies and meta-analyses have examined the effects of IS on patient outcomes, there is no...

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Published in:Respiratory care 2018-03, Vol.63 (3), p.347-352
Main Authors: Eltorai, Adam E M, Szabo, Ashley L, Antoci, Jr, Valentin, Ventetuolo, Corey E, Elias, Jack A, Daniels, Alan H, Hess, Dean R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Patient care
Patient compliance
Practice guidelines (Medicine)
Spirometry
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Summary: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 for its use. Although numerous studies and meta-analyses have examined the effects of IS on patient outcomes, there is no clear evidence establishing its benefit to prevent postoperative pulmonary complications. Clinical practice guidelines advise against the routine use of IS in postoperative care. Until evidence of benefit from well-designed clinical trials becomes available, the routine use of IS in postoperative care is not supported by high levels of evidence.
ISSN:0020-1324
1943-3654
DOI:10.4187/respcare.05679