postoperative pulmonary complications Tag

30 Jan Breath Training Before Surgery Can Cut the Risk of Pneumonia in Half

Posted at 06:00h in COPD Research, Exercise & Pulm Rehab, Infections & Pneumonia 1 Comment

People often worry about the risk of complication or even death when undergoing general anesthesia for major surgery, but the...

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