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The use of a modified, oscillating positive expiratory pressure device reduced fever and length of hospital stay in patients after thoracic and upper.

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1 The use of a modified, oscillating positive expiratory pressure device reduced fever and length of hospital stay in patients after thoracic and upper abdominal surgery: a randomised trial  Xiang-yu Zhang, Qixing Wang, Shouqin Zhang, Weilin Tan, Zheng Wang, Jue Li  Journal of Physiotherapy  Volume 61, Issue 1, Pages (January 2015) DOI: /j.jphys Copyright © Terms and Conditions

2 Figure 1 The oscillating PEP device was modified by the addition of a flexible adaptor inserted between the oscillating valve and the mouthpiece. This was done so that the participants could use it at the required angle while in any body position and without any uncomfortable sensation of dental vibration. Journal of Physiotherapy  , 16-20DOI: ( /j.jphys ) Copyright © Terms and Conditions

3 Figure 2 Flow of participants through the study.
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