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Comparison of Blow-bottle Technique and Interdigital Breathing for Pulmonary Function of Post-laparotomy Patients .
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Interdigital exercise and Blow-Bottle technique for Laparotomy Patients. Completed, enrolled 28 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The study is designed to compare the effects of blow bottle technique and interdigital exercises on the pulmonary functions of the post laparotomy patients where there is sudden decline in lung function and increased rate of complications after the surgery. A randomized control trial was conducted including post laparotomy patients, randomly allocated to interventional and control groups. Both the groups received breathing exercises along with conventional treatment during phase I rehabilitation. Data was collected at baseline, before and after every session and after 6 sessions before patient discharge from hospital. Outcome measures include assessment of lung volumes and capacities, oxygen saturation and vitals of the post laparotomy patients
Study Details
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Interventions
Patient asked to sit in upright position interlocking their fingers with inhaling deeply bringing the arms up and exhaling through mouth while bring the arm down.
For blow bottle 20cm of bottle filled with 10cm of water in which a tube of length 35- 40cm inserted with the inner diameter of ≥8mm(21).Patient is asked to form bubbles in bottle by exhaling in bottle performing Forced Expiratory Techniques.