The purpose of incentive spirometry is to facilitate a sustained slow deep breath. Incentive spirometry is designed to mimic natural sighing by encouraging patients to take slow, deep breaths. Incentive spirometry is performed using devices which provide visual cues to the patients that the desired flow or volume has been achieved. The basis of incentive spirometry involves having the patient take a sustained, maximal inspiration (SMI). An SMI is a slow, deep inspiration from the Functional Residual Capacity up to the total lung capacity, followed by ≥5 seconds breath hold. Show
An incentive spirometer is a medical device that facilitate SMI with incorporated visual indicators of performance (inspiratory effort) in order to aid the therapist in coaching the patient to optimal performance and likewise patients uses this visual feedback to monitor their own efforts. The device gives the individual visual feedback regarding flow and volume and also prevent and reverse atelectasis when used appropriately and regularly. The visual dimension of the therapy serves as a motivation or goal for the patient to try to meet by repeating the maximal effort frequently. There are typically two types of incentive spirometer, namely:
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The video below explains more on the use of the incentive spirometer The indications are:
The Contra-indications are:
Certain Precautions need to be taken when using the spirometer:
A moderate body of evidence has examined the use of incentive spirometry and it's effectiveness following a variety of surgeries and reducing the risk of post-operative complications. It's effectiveness has been varied but all systematic reviews highlight flaws in methodology of studies carried out. A systematic review carried out by Overend et al., 2001 reviewed the evidence examining the use of incentive spirometry for the prevention of postoperative pulmonary complications. Due to flaws in study methodology they concluded that at present, the evidence does not support the use of incentive spirometry for decreasing the incidence of post operative pulmonary complications following cardiac or upper abdominal surgery. A recent systematic review completed in 2016 examined the evidence regarding patient compliance with incentive spirometry after cardiac, thoracic and abdominal surgery. They concluded that there is a scarcity and inconsistency of evidence regarding incentive spirometry compliance. They identified the importance of reporting this outcome measure to examine the effectiveness of this treatment adjunct. A randomised controlled trial was conducted to compare pre-operative and post-operative effects of Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise (DBE), Flow-incentive Spirometer and Volume-incentive spirometer on pulmonary function in CAGB patients. The study concluded that Volume-incentive spirometer has the greater effect among the other two. Which would the nurse include when teaching a client about the use of an incentive spirometer quizlet?The nurse should remind the client who is at risk for developing atelectasis to use the incentive spirometer. Using the incentive spirometer prevents atelectasis from occurring because the client takes slow, deep breaths to promote lung expansion.
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