Aust J Physiother
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What factors predict postoperative pulmonary and pleural complications following aortic valve replacement? ⋯ Postoperative pulmonary and pleural complications were rare. A history of cardiac and/or pulmonary problems are risk factors for pulmonary complications after aortic valve replacement. Further study is needed to reveal if preventive physiotherapeutic intervention in these patients is effective.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Electrical simulation in addition to passive stretch has a small effect on spasticity and contracture in children with cerebral palsy: a randomised within-participant controlled trial.
Does electrical stimulation in addition to passive stretching reduce spasticity and contracture more than passive stretching alone in children with cerebral palsy? ⋯ Electrical stimulation combined with passive stretching is marginally more effective than passive stretching alone for spastic limbs of children with cerebral palsy.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Oxygenation and static compliance is improved immediately after early manual hyperinflation following myocardial revascularisation: a randomised controlled trial.
Are oxygenation and static compliance improved immediately after manual hyperinflation following myocardial revascularisation? Does this lead to earlier extubation and shorter hospital stay? Does it reduce postoperative pulmonary complications? ⋯ The group that received early manual hyperinflation had markedly better oxygenation and static compliance as well as shorter mechanical ventilation times than the control group. The length of hospital stay and incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications were similar in the two groups.
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Is there an association between Caesarean section and back pain over the longer term? ⋯ Previous delivery by Caesarean section is not associated with increased back pain in mid-aged Australian women.