Table 2. Patients' preoperative data.
| Control group (16) | Chest physiotherapy group (15) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex F/M | 10 F/6 M | 11 F/4 M |
| Age (years) | 50.9 ± 16.6 | 52.0 ± 11.8 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.7 ± 4.0 | 24.5 ± 3.9 |
| Respiratory rate (ipm) | 19.8 ± 3.9 | 20.4 ± 3.4 |
| Heart rate (bpm) | 86.8 ± 22.9 | 75.7 ± 13.8 |
| SpO2 (%) | 96.6 ± 1.5 | 96.4 ± 1.9 |
| Surgery duration (in minutes) | 229.7 ± 58.9 | 240.7 ± 50.8 |
Data are presented as means ± standard deviations. F = female; M = male; BMI = body mass index = weight/height2; ipm = inspirations per minute; bpm = beats per minute; SpO2(%) = oxygen-hemoglobin saturation (percentage).