incentive spirometer


in·cen·tive spi·rom·e·ter

(in-sen'tiv spī-rom'ĕ-tĕr) A device used in bronchial hygiene therapy that provides the patient with visual or other feedback during efforts to achieve a predetermined respiratory flow or volume; useful in increasing inspiratory volume, improving inspiratory muscle performance, maintaining airway patency, and preventing or reversing atelectasis.

Incentive spirometer

A breathing device that provides feedback on performance to encourage deep breathing.Mentioned in: Atelectasis