ISSN: 2155-6148
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Mohammed Suleiman Obsa
Ethiopia
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 Wolde, Meron Abrar Awol, Mohammed Suleiman Obsa, Naol Gorde Wesene, Ashebir Debalike Gemechu and Ephrem Nigussie TadesseGetahun Dendir Wolde, 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