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To investigate the risk factors related to xerostomia (dry mouth) after surgery
Dry mouth of postoperative makes the patient feel thirst, and the pain of the lips is cracked. It will also make the sputum thick and sticky, making it difficult for the patient to cough by himself. Especially the elderly may have sputum accumulation and pneumonia. The incidence of dry mouth was 88%, 6-8 hours after abdominal surgery. Initiating the motivation of this study, it is hoped that through research to understand the relevant factors causing dry mouth after surgery.
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| To investigate the risk factors related to xerostomia (dry mouth) after surgery | To investigate the risk factors related to xerostomia (dry mouth) after surgery | 5 mins |
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over 19 years old elective surgery patients
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Hsiu-Ling Yang | Taoyuan | No.5, Fuxing St., Guishan Dist | 333 | Taiwan |
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| ID | Term |
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| D011183 | Postoperative Complications |
| ID | Term |
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| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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