Review of Postoperative Respiratory Depression: From Recovery Room to General Care Unit
Toby N. Weingarten, Juraj Šprung
Abstract
Contemporary evidence suggests that episodes of respiratory depression during anesthesia recovery are associated with subsequent respiratory complications in general care units.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineDepression (economics)Respiratory systemRespiratory careAnesthesiaIntensive care medicineIntensive care unitRespiratory monitoringEmergency medicinePsychiatryEconomicsMacroeconomicsObstructive Sleep Apnea ResearchRespiratory Support and MechanismsAirway Management and Intubation Techniques