Effect of pre-operative respiratory training on post-operative pulmonary complications – a systematic review

C. M. Spengler, S. Verges, B. Walder (Zurich, Geneva, Switzerland)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Breathing patterns, respiratory muscles and training
Session: Breathing patterns, respiratory muscles and training
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1649

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