Using an incentive spirometer reduces pulmonary complications in patients with traumatic rib fractures: a randomized controlled trial
ConclusionsIn conclusion, the use of an IS reduced pulmonary complications and improved PFT results in patients with rib fractures. The IS is a cost-effective device for patients with rib fractures and its use has clinical benefits without harmful effects.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov,NCT04006587. Registered on 3 July 2019. (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - December 29, 2019 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
Suturing With U-Technique Versus Un-Reapproximated Wound Edges During Removal of Closed Thoracostomy-tube Drain
Conditions: Pleural Effusion; Pneumothorax; Chest Trauma; Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery; Thoracotomy; Pleural Diseases; Chylothorax; Empyema; Pyothorax; Thoracic Diseases; Thoracic Injury Intervention: Procedure: Insertion of chest tube Sponsors: University of Ibadan; SHALINA HEALTHCARE Not yet recruiting (Source: ClinicalTrials.gov)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov - December 10, 2019 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
Medical Thoracoscopy Versus Tube Thoracostomy in Management of Empyema .
Condition: Loculated Empyema Intervention: Other: Medical thoracoscopy Sponsor: Assiut University Not yet recruiting (Source: ClinicalTrials.gov)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov - March 1, 2019 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
