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How to use an incentive spirometer after surgery? what is the spirometer reading i should try to achieve (ml)?
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Check out this link: Try to attain at least 300-500 ml. Keep on breathing otherwise you'll pass out! http://my.Clevelandclinic.Org/services/surgery/hic_how_to_use_an_incentive_spirometer.Aspx.
Answered 4/14/2019
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Variable: We try to have folks practice to see what is a good level pre op! then do close to that post op! the goal, is to prevent lung atelectasis, and or pneumonia! inventive and coughing he p with that.
Answered 4/14/2019
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