• Anaesthesia · Dec 1987

    Arterial oxygen desaturation during postoperative transportation: the influence of operation site.

    • B H Meiklejohn, G Smith, A E Elling, and N Hindocha.
    • University Department of Anaesthesia, Leicester Royal Infirmary.
    • Anaesthesia. 1987 Dec 1; 42 (12): 1313-5.

    AbstractArterial 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.

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