AI Article Synopsis
- Pulmonary complications frequently occur after noncardiac surgery and are often neglected during patient care.
- Failing to properly screen for or assess these issues can result in serious outcomes, including respiratory failure or death post-surgery.
- Key decisions regarding surgery approach, anesthesia type, ventilation strategies, pain management, and postoperative care are critical to preventing these complications.
Article Abstract
Pulmonary complications are very common after noncardiac surgery and can be easily overlooked. If not properly screened for or evaluated these can in many instances lead to postoperative respiratory failure or even death. Decisions regarding ambulatory versus inpatient surgery, modality of anesthesia, protective ventilation and method of weaning, type of analgesia, and postoperative monitoring can be crucial to avoid such complications.
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