Tech in Surgery Prep / Unit 27 TSC 657 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Breathing Problems After Surgery
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The idea
After surgery, collapsed areas of lung, called atelectasis, and pneumonia are common breathing complications.
In practice
Signs include reduced breath sounds, low oxygen levels and rapid breathing; deep breathing, coughing and early movement help prevent them.
Where people slip
Anesthesia and pain both reduce deep breathing, which is why recovery teams encourage it.
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