Value of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Evaluating Cough Ability in Patients Undergoing Lung Surgery.

Gui-Xian LiuJian-Hua SuXin WangJin-Tao He

Published in: Canadian respiratory journal (2021)

PEF can be used as a quantitative indicator of cough ability. Chest wall compression could improve cough ability for patients who have ineffective cough.

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patients undergoing
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
minimally invasive
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
coronary artery bypass
intensive care unit
acute coronary syndrome
mechanical ventilation
patient reported
surgical site infection