How does pneumonia start after surgery?
How does pneumonia start after surgery? The pathogenesis of postoperative pneumonia is multifactorial, and typically starts with colonization of the aero-digestive tract, aspiration of the contaminated tract secretions, and diminished host-defenses (critical illness, comorbidities, or medications). What are 5 postoperative complications? What complications may occur after surgery? Shock. Hemorrhage. Wound infection. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) […]