Inspiratory muscle training
After the surgical procedure, the patients were referred to the
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and received care according to the
institution’s protocol. On the first postoperative day, patients were
randomized and performed the procedures according to the allocation
groups: Inspiratory Muscle Training Group (TG). Patients underwent
inspiratory muscle training with a linear pressure load device
(PowerBreathe Knectic Series®, HaB International, UK), with a load
equivalent to 40% of the Pimax, performing 3 series with 15
repetitions8. This training was carried out twice a
day, until the day of hospital discharge in association with the usual
care of the physiotherapy team.
Control Group (CG) - Patients were managed exclusively
according to the usual routine, which consists of applying non-invasive
ventilation, breathing exercises, kinesiotherapy, cycle ergometry and
stimulating walking.