Abstract Background Pulmonary dysfunction is a known complication after cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass, ranging from subclinical functional changes to prolonged postoperative ventilation, acute lung injury, and acute respiratory distress..
Read MorePOSTOPERATIVE PULMONARY dysfunction, a known complication after cardiac surgery, is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Pulmonary complications include hypoxemia; increased work of breathing; atelectasis; pneumonia; and in 2% to..
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