Arterial oxygen desaturation during postoperative transportation: the influence of operation site.
Arterial oxygen saturation in 132 patients was measured using a Biox IV oximeter with an ear probe, during transfer from theatre to recovery room following a variety of surgical procedures. Oxygen saturation decreased to 85% or less in 21.9% of patients and to 90% or less in 61.4%. No predictive factors were identified. It is recommended that supplementary oxygen be given to all patients in the immediate postoperative period, including the period of transit to the recovery room.
Meiklejohn
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University Department of Anaesthesia, Leicester Royal Infirmary.
Smith
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Elling
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Hindocha
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000209:etiology*; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood*; D010313:Partial Pressure; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D014187:Transportation of Patients
D010100:Oxygen