Open surgery for umbilical hernia

2024-07-03 06:46:59
Why does oxygen required after undergone open surgery for umbilical hernia? Is it common patient feel less energy after surgery.
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Yes, it’s common during and after surgery as patient under went Anesthetic drugs and to support the metabolic activity in the body and support the respiration, it’s essential

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Yes it’s common for patient to feel less energetic after open umbilical hernia surgery,.as the incision is done little above umbilical might cause little difficulties in breathing especially elderly patients also because of pain patient tends to breathe shallow and many more reasons,.so as precautionary oxygen required post op..
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Patient can improve breathing capacity before surgery by doing breathing exercises..

Answered2024-07-05 04:04:32

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Yes, it's common

Answered2024-07-03 16:10:18

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