Prevention and treatment of postoperative complications. Карpis (Deut. med. Woch., 1927, No. 15), Velden (Deut. med. Woch., 1926, No. 51)

The author draws attention to the importance of mental preparation of the patient before and after surgery. It is also necessary to take care of a good ventilation of the lungs after each anesthesia. We should not forget about the possibility of late asphyxia. Those who have not recovered from anesthesia should be in a horizontal position, but thereafter an elevated position is desirable for better expectoration. The operated organ should be laid to rest. A good preventive measure against postoperative pneumonia and thrombosis is breathing exercises, passive and active movements of the limbs and massage.