Episode

Breath Is Healing: Preventing Post-Op Complications with Incentive Spirometry

Podcast: Diabetic Foot Files
Published: May 15, 2026
Duration seconds: 773
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Summary

Dr. G explains why the simple incentive spirometer is more than a bedside toy: it forces deep breaths, prevents atelectasis, improves oxygenation, and reduces post-operative pulmonary complications. The episode outlines the typical post-op timeline (0–24 hrs, 24–72 hrs, 3–5 days), how poor lung expansion harms wound healing—especially in diabetic foot patients—and how spirometry links breathing to overall recovery.