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A medical device used to encourage a patient to inhale and sustain inspiratory volume to exercise lungs and prevent pulmonary complications.<\/p>\n

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Spirometry in which visual and vocal stimuli are given to the patient to produce maximum effort during deep breathing. Incentive spirometry is used most often in postoperative patients to prevent atelectasis.<\/p>\n

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