Effect of deep breathing exercises on oxygenation after major head and neck surgery

GENÇ, ARZU; İKİZ, AHMET; GÜNERİ, ENİS; Guenerli, Ali

doi:10.1016/j.otohns.2008.04.025

Effect of deep breathing exercises on oxygenation after major head and neck surgery

GENÇ A., İKİZ A. Ö., GÜNERİ E. A., Guenerli A.

OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, vol.139, no.2, pp.281-285, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 139 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2008
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.otohns.2008.04.025
Journal Name: OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.281-285
Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To investigate respiratory and hemodynamic responses to deep breathing exercise (DBE) during the follow-up period in the intensive care unit after major head and neck surgery. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective study.