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Table 2 Demographic data for patients with minor post-operative respiratory complications

From: Quantifying respiratory complications post-adenotonsillectomy in patients with normal or inconclusive overnight oximetry

Patient

Age (year)

Sex

Associated respiratory medical condition

Surgery

Weight-for-age 95thpercentile

Postoperative complications

Admitted to ward

Intervention on ward

1

3

M

None

T&A

Under

Desat<90%, O2, nasal airway

Yes

7 hours O2 administration by nasal prongs

2

7

M

None

T&A

Under

Desat<90%, bagging

No

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3

3

M

None

T&A

Under

Humidity

No

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4

3

F

None

T&A

Under

O2

No

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5

5

M

None

T&A

Under

Jaw thrust, oral airway, O2

No

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