Case List History Objectives Radiology Images Questions POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS Case #2 - This 62 year old male underwent emergency open cholecystectomy DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 2.) What are risk factors for postoperative pneumonia? Risk factors for postoperative pneumonia: Type of surgical procedure: chest and upper abdomen at higher risk Age: higher risk if over 60 and increases with age Recent weight loss of >10% History of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Type of anesthesia: risk more with general anesthesia Emergency surgical intervention Recent smoking Functional status: higher risk if dependent Impaired sensorium Head of bed being flat stress ulcer prophylaxis
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