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post-anesthetic

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post-anesthetic
occurring after recumbency imposed by general anesthesia; any sequel may be the result of either.

post-anesthetic compartment syndrome
syndrome caused by compression of an anatomical part of the body causing decreased blood flow, i.e. ischemia and loss of function and sensation, and eventually necrosis; see also downer cow syndrome.
post-anesthetic morbidity
tissue damage resulting from hypoxia during anesthesia.
post-anesthetic myonecrosis
see post-anesthetic myopathy (below).
post-anesthetic myopathy
muscle ischemia sufficient to cause death of muscle fibers results from prolonged recumbency.


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Tabbed chapters cover preoperative assessment and care, perioperative patient teaching, anesthesia, intraoperative considerations, fluids and electrolytes, post-anesthetic assessment and care, pain management, wound assessment and care, perioperative complications, and special populations.
The center has four operating theatres, a post-anesthetic care unit comprising 15 beds, as well as 50 inpatient beds.
 
 
 
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