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Use Bipap after Knee Replacement surgery
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My mother (58 yrs,weight 115kg,height 5 feet) went through knee replacement surgery and the day after doctor advised to use Bipap in night and told that CO2 level is increasing in her body.
Doctor mentioned they will monitor her for 2-3 days and will advise if she has to use this life long or for short period of time.
Is this post operation effect which has resulted in this or this issue was before ?
Is this caused by Anesthesia?
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It may be pre existing before surgery...but can be due to post op...need to evaluate after she stabilizes with further tests to prevent future such symptoms.. as CO2 are increasing for now she will be on BiPAP
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Looks like pre operative got aggregated due to post operative basal atelectasis
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Pls consult for detailed history. For now she will need Bipap
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Dr. Korat Satish
Pulmonologist
5 yrs exp
Delhi
there must be some issue previously which was not noticed till now
she will need further workup and yes she have to use bipap if CO2 levels are raised
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
May be she is having prior to surgery. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
9 yrs exp
Begusarai
kindly consult
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