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(Created page with "'''Postoperative complications''' may be general or specific to the type of surgery. Most occur during day 1 – 3 after operation, but complications can occur before and after this time as well. Some complications occur much later, like incisional hernia. General postoperative complications: * Fever * Nausea and vomiting * Ileus * Atelectasis * Venous thromboembolism (VTE) * Surgical site infection (A1 and A21) * Wound d...") |
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Sufficient analgesia, respiratory physiotherapy, and early mobilisation tare important to prevent postoperative atelectasis. Respiratory physiotherapy includes breathing and coughing exercises and use of a handheld PEP (positive expiratory pressure) device (“flute”) which keeps airways open and assists in clearance of mucus. | Sufficient analgesia, respiratory physiotherapy, and early mobilisation tare important to prevent postoperative atelectasis. Respiratory physiotherapy includes breathing and coughing exercises and use of a handheld PEP (positive expiratory pressure) device (“flute”) which keeps airways open and assists in clearance of mucus. | ||
[[Category:General surgery]] | <noinclude>[[Category:General surgery]]</noinclude> | ||