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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-07-01
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| Series: | Pilot and Feasibility Studies |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40814-019-0477-7 |