The incentive spirometer (IS) is a mechanical device that helps lung expansion. It is commonly used to prevent postoperative lung atelectasis and decreased pulmonary complications in patients who received cardiac, lung, or abdomen surgery.This study aimed to explore the effect of the IS on the improvement of lung function and decrease in pulmonary complication rate in rib fractures patients.
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pulmonary complication rate
Timeframe: 2 weeks after trauma