Q. Mr. X is undergoing chest physiotherapy after CABG . Which of the following levels of prevention it illustrates ?

A
Primordial
B
Primary
C
Secondary
D
Tertiary
Solution:

A decrease in pulmonary funct ion is well known after open heartsurgery. Roentgenological signs of atelectasis are common andvarious studies have documented reduced lung volumes a ndoxygenation in the post-op erativeperiod. Chest physiotherapyisroutinely used in order to prevent or reduce pulmonarycomplications after surgery.

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