Abstract
Hypoxaemia may cause postoperative confusion after operations for hip fractures in elderly patients. Twenty-two consecutive patients, with a median age of 73 years, had fractures fixed with a sliding hip screw within 48 hours of admission. The incidence of hypoxaemia was investigated postoperatively using a pulse oximeter. We have demonstrated that this complication occurs frequently on the first day and severe hypoxaemia can be prevented by supplementary oxygen therapy. Our results support the hypothesis that postoperative confusion can be caused by hypoxaemia.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
