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Post-anesthesia recovery

Post-anesthesia recovery is the period of observation after anesthesia when breathing, consciousness, circulation, pain, movement, sensation, and medication effects are assessed.

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Hospital monitoring in first hours

Hospital monitoring in first hours

Why the first hours require structured observation Birth produces rapid cardiovascular, respiratory, hormonal, and metabolic changes in both parent and baby. The placenta separates, the uterus must contract to limit blood loss, circulating volume redistributes, and the effects of labor, analgesia, anesthesia, surgery, or antihypertensive medication may continue. At the same time, the newborn must […]