A feasibility study to investigate post-operative oxygen consumption (POpOC) after colorectal surgery requiring bowel resection

Abstract Background Oxygen consumption after surgery is increased in response to the tissue trauma sustained intra-operatively and the subsequent systemic inflammatory response that ensues. The cardio-respiratory system must match the tissue oxygen and metabolic requirements; otherwise, peri-operati...

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Main Authors: H. E. Taylor, K. Simons, C. Willmott, R. E. R. Smith, D. E. P. Bramley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40814-019-0477-7