The effect of early mobilization and breathing exercises in post-cardiac surgery patients.

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1595112518028

• Palavras-chave: Respiratory Therapy; Respiratory Muscles; Spirometry; Cardiac Rehabilitation; Thoracic Surgery; Intensive Care Unit.

• Keywords: Respiratory Therapy; Respiratory Muscles; Spirometry; Cardiac Rehabilitation; Thoracic Surgery; Intensive Care Unit.

• Abstract:

  Objective: The general objective of this study is to analyze the effects of early mobilization breathing exercises on post-cardiac surgery patients, comparing the techniques with each other. In addition, to carry out a correlation analysis between them. Methods: This is a systematic review study, with exploratory objectives, of the bibliographic type, with a qualitative approach. Initially, 330 articles were found in the various . After exclusion for more than five years of publication, the number of articles decreased to 125. 70 articles were excluded by title, 39 articles by abstract, 6 articles by full text, leaving 10 articles which were included in the research. Results: 4 studies showed an increase in Maximum Inspiratory Pressure after breathing exercises and one reported an improvement in PeakVO2, SPO2 and respiratory rate. After early mobilization, 3 studies showed an increase in peripheral muscle strength and better performance in the 6-minute walk test. Another 2 studies reported a gain in functional capacity. 9 of the 10 studies stated that the combined techniques improved quality of life and vitality, thus reducing the length of hospital stay. Conclusion: Early Mobilization was found to be effective in the recovery of post-cardiac surgery patients, especially in terms of quality of life. Respiratory exercises promoted an increase in functional capacity and inspiratory muscle strength. The use of these techniques together demonstrated an effective improvement for the patient, with most studies showing a reduction in hospitalization time.