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Chapter 20 - Postoperative Problems

from Section 2 - Crises and Complications

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 June 2025

William Fawcett
Affiliation:
Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford and University of Surrey
Olivia Dow
Affiliation:
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London
Judith Dinsmore
Affiliation:
St George's Hospital, London
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Summary

Postoperative problems may be similar to those described in Chapter 19 including respiratory and cardiovascular problems (eg airway obstruction, cyanosis). In addition, there may be problems such as failure to breathe, delayed awakening, postoperative nausea and vomiting, inadequate neuromuscular function (following the use of NMBDs), shivering and temperature disturbances.

Meticulous intraoperative care can substantially reduce these problems such as meticulous airway management, confirmation of adequate return of neuromuscular function, postoperative nausea and vomiting prophylaxis and prevention of intraoperative hypothermia.

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Print publication year: 2025

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  • Postoperative Problems
  • William Fawcett, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford and University of Surrey, Olivia Dow, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, Judith Dinsmore, St George's Hospital, London
  • Book: Robinson and Hall's How to Survive in Anaesthesia
  • Online publication: 09 June 2025
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  • William Fawcett, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford and University of Surrey, Olivia Dow, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, Judith Dinsmore, St George's Hospital, London
  • Book: Robinson and Hall's How to Survive in Anaesthesia
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  • Postoperative Problems
  • William Fawcett, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford and University of Surrey, Olivia Dow, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, Judith Dinsmore, St George's Hospital, London
  • Book: Robinson and Hall's How to Survive in Anaesthesia
  • Online publication: 09 June 2025
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009421294.028
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