Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
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J R Coll Surg Edinb · Oct 2001
ReviewHypoxia and surgical patients--prevention and treatment of an unnecessary cause of morbidity and mortality.
Hypoxia is a common phenomenon peri-operatively. Although mild hypoxaemia of short duration is likely to have little effect more severe and prolonged hypoxaemia can seriously affect surgical outcome. Rational use of oxygen therapy may limit these adverse effects.