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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.
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