Anesthesia & Clinical Research
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Getahun Dendir Wolde

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• Research Article
  Magnitude and Associated Factors of Immediate Postoperative Hypoxemia among Elective Surgical Procedures at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  Author(s): Getahun Dendir Wolde1*, Meron Abrar Awol, Mohammed Suleiman Obsa, Naol Gorde Wesene, Ashebir Debalike Gemechu and Ephrem Nigussie Tadesse Getahun Dendir Wolde1*, Meron Abrar Awol, Mohammed Suleiman Obsa, Naol Gorde Wesene, Ashebir Debalike Gemechu and Ephrem Nigussie Tadesse
  
  Background: Definition of Hypoxemia is insufficient amount of oxygen in the blood. There are different contributing risk factors for occurrence of post-operative hypoxemia which may lead to myocardial ischemia, organ dysfunction, wound infection, hospital stay and increase cost for the hospital and patient. Objectives: To assess the magnitude and associated factors of immediate post-operative hypoxemia in elective surgical procedures at Tikur Anbessa specialized Hospital from January 30, 2017 to March 31, 2017 G.C. Methods: Institutional based cross-sectional study design was conducted. Using Systemic random sampling technique and structured questioners data was collected from sampled elective surgical patients’ age ≥ 18 that came during the 2 months period. Data was entered into Epi info version 7 computer soft.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6148.1000821

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