Objective: To compare the effects of the EPAP and the incentive spirometry flow-oriented in the pulmonary function after bariatric surgery. Method: Twenty-eight women, non-smokers, with no lung disease and BMI of 35-49,99 kg/m2, undergoing bariatric surgery by laparoscopy, were studied. Before surgery the patients were divided in two groups: Spirometer Group (SG) (n=13) and EPAP Group (EG) (n=15). Pulmonary function was evaluated by spirometry, thoracoabdominal (cirtometry) and diaphragmatic motion, on the preoperative and on the second postoperative day. Physiotherapy started on the day of surgery, each modality (incentive spirometry or EPAP) performed lasting 15 minutes. The deambulation and active exercises of upper and lower limbs were standardized for groups.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Device that stimulates the deep breathing, flow-oriented
Device that providing constant positive pressure during expiration, given by spring load (cmH2O), using a face mask as an interface
Meridional Hospital
Cariacica, Espírito Santo, Brazil
spirometry, thoracoabdominal (cirtometry) and diaphragmatic motion
Time frame: preoperative and second postoperative day
Hospital stay and postoperative pulmonary complications
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