| 1.) |
What additional history is needed in this case? |
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| 2.) |
What are risk factors for postoperative pneumonia? |
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| 3.) |
What findings should be noted on physical examination? |
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| 4.) |
What are the most common causes of postoperative fever in the first 4-5 days? |
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| 5.) |
What are the most common causes of shortness of breath in the early postoperative period? |
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| 6.) |
What are objective criteria for the diagnosis of postoperative pneumonia? |
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| 7.) |
What tests should be ordered for this patient? |
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| 8.) |
What is the management of postoperative pneumonia? |
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| 9.) |
How could postoperative pneumonia be prevented? |
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