Hypoxemia on Emergence in Neonates and Young Infants: Incidence and Risk Factors in Patients < 2 Months Undergoing Inguinal Herniorrhaphy or Pyloromyotomy

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• Hypoxemia occurs notably during anesthesia emergence in neonates and young infants undergoing surgery, with implications for patient safety.
• Among surgery types, risk factors include age and specific procedures, such as inguinal herniorrhaphy and pyloromyotomy.
• Assessment involved monitoring during emergence to document incidence, focusing on neonates under two months old.
• Highlighting the need for heightened vigilance in managing anesthesia in young infants during surgery.

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