In the immediate postoperative period, the common cause of respiratory insufficiency could be because of the following except:
Ans. (c) Mild hypovolemia(Ref: Bailey 26/e p15)Immediate post op Dyspnea:* MI* Heart failure* Pulmonary embolism* Exacerbation of COPD/asthma
Residual effect of muscle relaxant
Overdose of narcotic analgesic
Mild hypovolemia
Myocardial infarction
Miscellaneous