@article{article_391471, title={Retrospective Evaluations of Post-Anesthetic Complications in Adults}, journal={Journal of Uludağ University Medical Faculty}, volume={35}, pages={73–78}, year={2009}, author={Yavaşcaoğlu, Belgin and Kaya, Fatma Nur and Özcan, Berin and Uzunalioğlu, Semiha and Güven, Tahir and Yazıcı, Şule and Ocakoğlu, Gökhan}, keywords={anestezi, postoperatif dönem, komplikasyonlar}, abstract={In Uludag University of Medicine Faculty 40 822 cases, aged between 18-65, undergone general anesthesia and regional anesthesia between 1 July 2006- 31 October 2009 were evaluated. In 1458 cases complications were recorded. In postoperative care unit (PACU) and postoperative 12th and 24th hours according to the Uludag University Anesthesia Critic Event Document Form. After general anesthesia in 1344 cases and after regional anesthesia in 114 cases complications were recorded. Most complications were documented in General Surgery Department after general anesthesia. After regional anesthesia most complications were documented in Orthopedic Surgery Department. Pain is the most evaluated complication. And also complications mostly detected at postoperative 12th hour. Hypotension after regional anesthesia, disrithmi in ASA I-II cases and cardiac arrest in ASA III-IV were significantly higher. Complications were more frequent in females. In conclusion, against to the serious complications repeating visits at postoperative period by the anesthesiologists would be helpful to improve fast and effective postoperative care.}, number={2}, publisher={Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi}