Air Stacking Technique Efficacy on Peak of Expiratory Flow and Cough Peak Flow in Non-cardiac Tho… (NCT06341244) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Air Stacking Technique Efficacy on Peak of Expiratory Flow and Cough Peak Flow in Non-cardiac Thoracic Surgery
Brazil30 participantsStarted 2019-08-20
Plain-language summary
After thoracic surgical intervention, patients often feel intense pain with respiratory movements reduction making coughing less effective. The air stacking improves peak of expiratory flow (PEF) and cough peak flow (CPF) in neuro myopathies, thus raising the hypothesis that may also be effective in patients undergoing thoracic surgeries. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness, safety and feasibility of air stacking on postoperative PEF and CPF in patients undergoing thoracic surgeries. Methods: Patients undergoing thoracic surgery underwent air stacking on 3th PO. Dyspnea, pain, SpO2, maximum inspirational pressure (MIP), maximum expiratory pressure (MEP), PEF and CPF were evaluated in pre and postoperatory.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 18 years or older eligible for elective noncardiac intrathoracic surgery;
* Any gender;
* Clinically stable
* Able to perform study procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients remained on mechanical ventilation for more than 72 hours at the PO;
* Rib fracture
* Rehospitalization in the ICU or readmission to the intensive care unit (ICU);
* Lowed level of consciousness, nausea and vomiting;
* Hemodynamic instability;
* New surgical intervention before the 3rd.
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
1
Peak of expiratory flow (PEF)
Timeframe: pre operative and 3th postoperative day ( pre and pos air stacking application)
2
Cough peak flow (CPF)
Timeframe: pre operative and 3th postoperative day ( pre and pos air stacking application)