Introduction The use of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) for the treatment of many diseases
has gained increasing popularity. In the present meta-analysis, we aimed to assess the …

Objective: To verify the effectiveness of noninvasive ventilation compared to conventional
physiotherapy or oxygen therapy in the mortality rate and prevention of pulmonary …

Background Respiratory complications after cardiac surgery increase morbidity, mortality,
and length of stay. Studies suggest that routine delivery of positive airway pressure after …

Background: Muscle atrophy and prolonged inactivity are associated with an increased
sensation of fatigue and reduced functional capacity in the postoperative period in patients …

Background Although noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) has been
successfully used for various kinds of acute respiratory failure, the data are limited regarding …

Background Cardiac surgery often leads to pulmonary complications. Non-invasive
ventilation (NIV) is a mechanical ventilation modality that may help to prevent the pulmonary …

Background Cardiac surgery can be accompanied by postoperative complications, which
are associated with increased postoperative morbidity and mortality. Therefore, it is …

Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of chest physiotherapy (CP)
applied to patients undergoing bariatric surgery on pulmonary functions, dyspnea levels …

Question In patients undergoing invasive thoracic procedures, what are the effects of
prophylactic non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIV)? Design Systematic review with …

Background: Bariatric surgery can trigger postoperative pulmonary complications due to
factors inherent to the procedure, mainly due to diaphragmatic dysfunction. Aim: To evaluate …