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Factors Related to Intraoperative Oxygen Desaturation in Geriatric Patients in a Thai University Hospital
Journal of The Medical Association of Thailand, 02/12/09
Tamdee D et al. - The incidence of intraoperative oxygen desaturation of geriatric patients who underwent non-cardiac surgery in a Thai university hospital was 23.6:10000 anesthetics, which was comparable to others. The higher ASA physical status, history of difficult intubation and recent respiratory failure were risk factors of intraoperative oxygen desaturation. Pre-anesthetic evaluation particularly airway evaluation and identification of high-risk patients are crucial for prevention of oxygen desaturation.
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