Comparison of lung expansion techniques on thoracoabdominal mechanics and on incidence of pulmonary complications after abdominal surgery: A randomised controlled trial

A. Lunardi, D. Paisani, C. Marques da Silva, D. Cano, C. Carvalho (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Physiotherapy and physical activity in different conditions
Session: Physiotherapy and physical activity in different conditions
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4679

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