Effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on pain, walking function, respiratory muscle strength and vital capacity in kidney donors: a protocol of a randomized controlled trial

Effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on pain, walking function, respiratory muscle strength and vital capacity in kidney donors: a protocol of a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pain is a negative factor in the recovery process of postoperative patients, causing pulmonary alterations and complications and affecting functional capacity. Thus, it is plausible to introduce transcutaneous electrical nerve stimul...

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Main Authors: Galli Thiago Tafarel, Chiavegato Luciana Dias, Santiago Nathália Risso, Liebano Richard Eloin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation
Postoperative pain
Nephrectomy
Kidney transplantation
Respiratory function tests
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/14/7

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