Pre-operative Physiotherapy to Prevent Post-operative Complications

The Effect of Pre-operative Chest Physiotherapy on Post-operative Complications After Major Abdominal Surgery.

The purpose of this study is to assess the roll of pre-operative chest physiotherapy, in addition to the usual care given after major abdominal surgery, in the prevention of post-operative respiratory complications.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Major abdominal surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• Respiratory Disease
• Pregnancy
• Mental Disease
• Dementia
• Alzheimer's Disease