European journal of anaesthesiology
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Eur J Anaesthesiol
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Observational Study
Life-threatening complications after postoperative intermediate care unit discharge: A retrospective, observational study.
Postoperative patients who require intensive monitoring, intervention with an arterial line, vasoactive drugs and prolonged ventilator weaning are admitted to the postoperative intermediate care unit (IMCU). ⋯ More than 1% of patients had a life-threatening complication within 7 days after IMCU discharge, but with no deaths. Risk factors were an emergency operation before IMCU admission, higher cumulative perioperative fluid load and a short period of mechanical ventilation during the IMCU stay.
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Editorial Biography Historical Article
History of anaesthesia: Amedeo Avogadro (1776-1856) - Do his accomplishments match his reputation?