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Review
. 2021 Jul;66(7):1136-1149.
doi: 10.4187/respcare.08929. Epub 2021 May 18.

Management of Postoperative Hypoxemia

Kai Liu  1 , J Brady Scott  2 , Guoqiang Jing  3 , Jie Li  4
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Review

Management of Postoperative Hypoxemia

Kai Liu et al. Respir Care. 2021 Jul.

Abstract

Hypoxemia is common in postoperative patients and is associated with prolonged hospital stays, high costs, and increased mortality. This review discusses the postoperative management of hypoxemia in regard to the use of conventional oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy, CPAP, and noninvasive ventilation. The recommendations made are based on the currently available evidence.

Keywords: continuous positive airway pressure; high-flow nasal cannula; incentive spirometry; noninvasive ventilation; oxygen therapy; postoperative hypoxemia.

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Conflict of interest statement

Dr Li discloses relationships with Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Aerogen, Rice Foundation, and the American Association for Respiratory Care. She is also Section Editor for Respiratory Care. Dr Scott discloses a relationship with Teleflex. The remaining authors declare no conflict of interest. Dr Li presented a version of this paper at the New Horizons Symposium: Care of the High Risk Surgical Patient at AARC Congress 2020 LIVE!, held virtually on November 18, 2020.