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Chapter-03 Postoperative Complications

BOOK TITLE: Textbook on Complications in Gynecological Surgery

Author
1. Arul Anandhi
2. Sundar Rajini
ISBN
9788180617140
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10963_3
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2006
Pages
7
Author Affiliations
1. GKNM Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
2. GKNM Hospital, Coimbatore
Chapter keywords
Postoperative, Hypertension, Hypotension, Airway obstruction, Myocardial ischaemis, Arrhythmia, Hypoxemia, Nausea, Delirium, Postdural puncture headache, PDPH, Spinal anaesthesia

Abstract

An overview of common risk factors and complications in the peri and post operative periods is given. In cardiovascular complications, postoperative hypertension, hypotension, myocardial ischaemia, and arrhythmias are touched upon. Airway obstruction, a common post-operative event is described. Hypoxemia, and thromboembolism are also briefly described. Nausea and vomiting, delirium and acute renal failure coming in the immediate post-operative period are described. Post-Dural Puncture Headache (PDPH) and other complications of spinal anaesthesia are briefly described.

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