Effectiveness of breathing relaxation exercises on pain due to chest tube removal: a systematic review-meta-analysis

Abstract Background Chest tube placement is essential for draining air or fluid from the pleural cavity, often performed after cardiothoracic surgeries to prevent complications. However, chest tube removal (CTR) can be painful and stressful for patients. Proper pain management is crucial to enhancin...

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Main Authors: Ayşe Yacan Kök, Ezgi Eyiler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-025-03444-4
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