Immediate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy after sleeve gastrectomy
Conclusion The use of immediate CPAP after sleeve gastrectomy in morbidly obese patients is effective in improving oxygenation, spirometric values, reducing atelectasis and decreasing postoperative pulmonary complications.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
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