Pulmonary Complications after Abdominal Surgery Have Significant Post Operative Impacts on Patient Survival

Abstract

Background: Chest Physiotherapy is an effective procedure in chronic pulmonary disorders since introduction in 1915. Objective: To observe the effectiveness of active chest physiotherapy in prevention of post operative pulmonary complication. Study Design: Prospective observational study. Settings: Surgical Unit-I, Allied Hospital Faisalabad Pakistan. Duration: Duration of study was 7 months. Methods: Total 115 patients were included who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria. All the patients were given active chest physiotherapy and observed till discharge for any pulmonary complications. Results: Among 115 patients only 2 male patients who were smoker had atelectasis which resolved after chest physiotherapy no other complication was noted. Conclusion: Active chest physiotherapy is quite effective in prevention of post operative pulmonary complications.