Influence of Upper Abdominal Surgery and Lower Abdominal Surgery on Early Postoperative Hypoxemia in Adults Undergoing Elective Surgery-A Comparative Study

Background: Postoperative hypoxemia is common complication in early postoperative period. Upper abdominal surgery significantly impairs the respiratory mechanics for ventilation resulting in hypoxemia. Aim and Objectives: To observe the incidence, severity and duration of early postoperative hypoxem...

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Main Authors: Sridevi M. Mulimani, Srushti M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University 2016-10-01
Series:Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University
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Online Access:http://jkimsu.com/jkimsu-vol5no4/JKIMSU,%20Vol.%205,%20No.%204,%20Oct-Dec%202016%20Page%2024-31.pdf