Specific Considerations with Pulmonary Disease - Effects of Anesthesia and Surgery on Pulmonary Function is a topic covered in the
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General anesthesia decreases lung volumes and promotes
mismatch and atelectasis formation. Many anesthetic drugs blunt the ventilatory response to hypercarbia and hypoxia. Postoperatively, atelectasis and hypoxemia are common findings, especially in patients with preexisting pulmonary disease. Pulmonary function is further compromised by postoperative pain, which can limit coughing and lung expansion.-- To view the remaining sections of this topic, please log in or purchase a subscription --
General anesthesia decreases lung volumes and promotes
mismatch and atelectasis formation. Many anesthetic drugs blunt the ventilatory response to hypercarbia and hypoxia. Postoperatively, atelectasis and hypoxemia are common findings, especially in patients with preexisting pulmonary disease. Pulmonary function is further compromised by postoperative pain, which can limit coughing and lung expansion.There's more to see -- the rest of this topic is available only to subscribers.
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