Postoperative pulmonary complications

Preventing postoperative pulmonary complications

Postoperative pulmonary complications are costly and responsible for extended hospital stays and mortalities. Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) are multimodal evidence-based guidelines aimed at reducing stress, decreasing recovery…
RaDonda Vaught, healthcare, nursing journal, nursing

Pulmonary atelectasis and retained secretions

Atelectasis is a serious postoperative pulmonary complication. Risk factors include advanced age, obesity, upper abdominal or thoracic surgery, smoking history, reduced mobility, sedation, neuromuscular disorders, chronic lung disease,…

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