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The goal is at least 30 times spread throughout the day. Do not use your IS more than 8-10 times per hour. Deep Breathing Exercise. 1. Sit upright. 2.
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Joint and Spine Center
To better prepare you for your surgery, we are supplying you with an incentive spirometer (IS) to start using before your procedure. Your goal is to use this at least 30 times a day before your surgery. This information will help you learn how to use your IS.
Your IS is a device that will expand your lungs by helping you to breathe more deeply and fully. The parts of your IS are labeled in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Incentive Spirometer
Use your IS before your surgery and do your deep breathing and coughing exercises. This will help keep your lungs active throughout your recovery and prevent complications such as pneumonia.
The first time you use your IS, you will need to take the flexible tubing with the mouthpiece out of the bag. Stretch out the tubing and connect it to the outlet on the right side of the base (see Figure 1). The mouthpiece will be attached to the other end of the tubing.
When you are using your IS, make sure to breathe through your mouth. If you breathe through your nose, the IS will not work properly. You can plug your nose if you have trouble with this.
The goal is to use this incentive spirometer least 30 times throughout the day. Breathing in several times consecutively may leave you feeling dizzy. Stop, rest, and try again later.
To use your IS, follow the steps below. Sit upright in a chair or in bed and hold the device at eye level.
Use your incentive spirometer every few hours. The goal is at least 30 times spread throughout the day. Do not use your IS more than 8-10 times per hour.
Deep Breathing Exercise
If you have any questions or concerns, contact The Joint and Spine Center at 443-849-6261.