Comparison of three respiratory physical therapy techniques and their impact on pulmonary function restoration among cardiac surgery patients in hospital settings

The aim. To compare three respiratory physical therapy techniques and their impact on pulmonary function restoration among cardiac surgery patients in hospital settings. Materials methods. study involved 126 of both sexes who were admitted for surgery. All the procedures performed by sternotomy with cardiopulmonary bypass cardioplegic arrest. randomly divided (with a ratio 1:1:1 envelope method) into control group (CG, n = 42), incentive spirometry (ISG, 42) іnspiratory muscle training (IMTG, 42). examined underwent standardized (early mobilization; therapeutic exercises; coughing). groups varied therapy. Patients ISG additional exercises using Tri-Ball exerciser (three repetitions 10 forced, full rapid inspirations through under supervision therapist; besides, they recommended to perform 3 each hour). IMTG Respironics Threshold IMT breathing exerciser, received explanations recommendations like group. test (PFT) was all before 7 postoperative day. Results. PFT scores did not differ statistically between had negative dynamic indicators, except Tiffeneau index. analysis final confirm significant difference studied indicators groups: vital capacity (P 0.599), forced 0.393), expiratory volume one second 0.589), peak flow 0.326), inspiratory 0.258), 0.569). Conclusions. Statistical reveal any differences at preoperative examination day, despite