Preoperative and Postoperative Incentive Spirometry in Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery

The Effect of Preoperative and Postoperative Incentive Spirometry in Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery

The goal of this study is to determine the efficacy of incentive spirometry (IS) to improve pulmonary function in the preoperative and postoperative surgical setting. The investigators hypothesize that IS will improve pulmonary function for patients undergoing major abdominal surgery when controlling for protocol compliance. Additionally, the investigators hypothesize that a digital IS device enabled with a text message-based mobile health intervention will improve pulmonary pre-habilitation and rehabilitation, as well as postoperative compliance with the IS device.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients scheduled to undergo major abdominal surgery with expected postoperative length of stay of 48 hours or more.
• Access to a smartphone.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to understand and willingness to sign an IRB approved written informed consent document.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Younger than 18 years of age
• No access to a smartphone