Continuous Positive Airway Pressure for Treatment of Respiratory Complications After Abdominal Surgery

2008188 citationsReview

Authors

Gabriela Ferreyra · Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria San Giovanni Battista

Iacopo Baussano · Imperial College London

Vincenzo Squadrone · Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria San Giovanni Battista

Lorenzo Richiardi

G Marchiaro · Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria San Giovanni Battista

Lorenzo Del Sorbo · Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria San Giovanni Battista

Luciana Mascia ·

Abstract

This systematic review suggests that CPAP decreases the risk of PPCs, atelectasis, and pneumonia and supports its clinical use in patients undergoing abdominal surgery.

Topics & Keywords

Airway Management and Intubation Techniques Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Surgery

Volume 247, Issue 4, pp. 617-626

DOI: 10.1097/sla.0b013e3181675829

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 11.99