Post op pulmonary complications are seen/expected in all except:-
(A) BMI>30 (B) Upper abdominal surgery (C) Patient with 7 pack years of smoking (D) Age >70
(A) General anesthesia produces changes in respiratory system and can cause post op pulmonary complication. Risk factor: Thoracic surgery/Upper abdomen surgery Cigarette smoker Chronic respiratory disease Emergency surgery Anesthesia time duration if more than 180 minutes Age >70 years/> 65 years Renal failure patient Poor nutritional status Significant Blood loss or blood transfusion