[Hypoxaemia during transportation of patients after anesthesia and upper abdomen surgery].
The incidence of hypoxaemia was studied in 100 patients breathing room air during their transportation from the operating room to the recovery room. Hypoxaemia (SaO2 less than 90%) occurred in 24 (24%) patients. Oxygen saturation rose quickly above 95% when oxygen was administered. The causes of hypoxaemia are discussed. Quick transportation and oxygen supply were recommended.
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Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi-an.
D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014187:Transportation of Patients