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The Effect of Postoperative Incentive Spirometry on Pulmonary Function and Pulmonary Complications in Bariatric Surgery
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Incentive spirometer and No incentive spirometer for Obesity, Morbid and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 224 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study evaluates the omission of incentive spirometry use following bariatric surgery. Half of participants will receive an incentive spirometer while the other half will not. Oxygen saturation and pulmonary complications after surgery will be measured to examine the effectiveness of incentive spirometry.
Study Details
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Interventions
Incentive spirometer is provided to the patient, this is the current standard of care, and is the control arm.
No incentive spirometer is provided to the patient, this is the study arm.