Efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and incentive spirometery on pulmonary function following abdominal hysterectomy

ABSTRACT

A random sample of 30 patients [their age ranged 40-50 years] who underwent abdominal hysterectomy was participated in this study and divided into three groups equal in number [I, II and III] treated with TENS, IS and both TENS plus IS, respectively. The results revealed a significant decrease in VC, FVC and MVV after 24 hours of performing abdominal hysterectomy in all groups; while after the application of the suggested treatment, these values were increased significantly to reach the preoperative values after the end of the 3rd day of treatment. Also, postoperative incisional pain was decreased significantly in group I and III. Accordingly, TENS plus IS appeared to be more effective in the prevention of postoperative pulmonary complication