Home-based deep breathing exercises after cardiac surgery - A randomized controlled trial

E. Westerdahl, C. Urell, M. Jonsson, I. L. Bryngelsson, H. Hedenström, M. Emtner (Örebro, Uppsala, Sweden)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Aspects of physiotherapy in various clinical conditions and settings
Session: Aspects of physiotherapy in various clinical conditions and settings
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1369

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E. Westerdahl, C. Urell, M. Jonsson, I. L. Bryngelsson, H. Hedenström, M. Emtner (Örebro, Uppsala, Sweden). Home-based deep breathing exercises after cardiac surgery - A randomized controlled trial. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: Suppl. 57, 1369

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