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Month: August 2023
Why do patients need extra oxygen during a general anaesthetic?
Oxygenation is impaired during GA by four mechanisms: (i) Abnormal respiratory muscle activity: The spinal muscles relax, increasing thoracic spinal curvature; relaxation of intercostal muscles leads to a reduction in … Continue reading Why do patients need extra oxygen during a general anaesthetic?