Specific methods of deep breathing exercises before lung cancer surgery

Atelectasis and respiratory insufficiency are common respiratory complications after lung cancer surgery. Clinically, patients are often given breathing training before surgery to prevent them. The following are specific methods for deep breathing training before lung cancer surgery:

1. Respiratory function training

Lung cancer patients have low lung compliance, and their breathing becomes significantly shallower and faster after surgery, which makes them more prone to respiratory insufficiency and hypoxemia.

One week before the operation, the patient should be trained to do respiratory function exercises, that is, to practice abdominal breathing in the supine position;

Practice chest breathing in a standing position, 2 to 4 times a day, 15 to 20 minutes each time, or do pursed lip breathing and slow and fast breathing;

Inhalation training device for deep breathing training: This inhalation training device is an exercise device that encourages patients to take the initiative to take deep and slow maximum inhalations. By observing the number of balls rising and the speed of the rise, the amount of inhalation can be judged to understand the patient's ventilation function. The specific method is as follows: After taking a normal deep breath, hold the inhalation mouthpiece tightly in your mouth and suck up the ball. One ball is 600 ml, two and three are 900 ml and 1200 ml respectively. Let the ball stay at the top of the lumen for 2 to 3 seconds, then take out the inhalation mouthpiece, shrink the lips and blow out slowly. Repeat this 5 times, 20 times per hour.

2. Perform stair climbing exercises two weeks before surgery

That is, walking up five or more flights of stairs four times a day is very helpful in enhancing cardiopulmonary function. Patients are also advised to take walks and exercise to enhance their physical strength.