Effect of Threshold Inspiratory Muscle Training Device on Inspiratory Muscle Strength in Upper Abdominal Surgery Patient: A Case Report

Background: Surgical care plays a crucial role in the treatment of a wide spectrum of ailments, as well as in the relief of human suffering. Gastrectomy, pancreatectomy, hepatic resection, cholecystectomy, and splenectomy were among the upper abdominal surgeries performed. The maximum inspiratory pressure (PImax) is an important metric for assessing the strength of the inspiratory muscles. Respiratory muscle training device increase the capacity for activity, strength, and endurance of respiratory muscles. Pressure Threshold IMT devices are typically spring-loaded handheld devices that is obstructed at various intensities. As a result, the current study aims to show the effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training in patients undergoing Upper Abdominal Surgery. Materials and Methods: On Day 1, maximal inspiratory pressure (PI Max) was measured by a Hand held pressure manometer before intervention. Threshold Inspiratory Muscle Training device was administered on Day 1, and continued for one week two sessions per day. Post treatment maximum inspiratory pressure. (PImax) was measured. Each session lasted 15 minutes, including breaks.

Conclusion: The study concluded that Threshold inspiratory muscle training device shows improvement in Maximal Inspiratory Pressure in upper abdominal surgery patient.