Pre-operative and 24 hourPost-operation Changes of Peak Expiratory Flow RatePrediction Post-operation Pulmonary Complications

Background: Post-operative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are common problems after abdominal operations. The incidence varies from 10 to 69% for atelectasis and 9 to 40% for post-operation pneumonia. Many studies have investigated risk factors and risk indices for predicting PPCs. However, no defi...

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Main Author: Wiroon Boonnuch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mahidol University 2015-07-01
Series:Siriraj Medical Journal
Online Access:https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/55242