INCENTIVADORES RESPIRATÓRIOS: RESPIRON E TRIFLO

Incentive spirometry is a non-invasive respiratory physiotherapy technique used in the treatment and monitoring of patients with respiratory diseases or who have undergone lung surgery. It is also effective in preventing pulmonary infections in the elderly and bedridden. The procedure is conducted using a specific device, the incentive spirometer, with an extremely simple visual feedback system that helps the patient monitor the flow and volume of air mobilized with each inspiration, restoring lung volumes and capacities. The equipment stimulates slower and deeper inspirations, which contributes to better organ function and aims to generate greater alveolar ventilation. These are mechanical resources of respiratory physiotherapy, usually intended to assist respiratory muscle performance and the efficiency of the mechanical work of pulmonary ventilation, providing increased arterial oxygenation. Incentive spirometry induces what is called Sustained Maximal Inspiration (SMI), which aims to increase the volume of respiration, and is used for a specific period of time. MONITOR: Lung auscultation, SaO2, ventilatory mechanics, signs of exertion.