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Abstract
The incidence of postoperative pulmonary infections can be greatly reduced by the
prophylactic administration of penicillin and/or streptomycin. The administration
of these materials by inhalation in the micropowdered form has been found to be a
very satisfactory method, and relatively small doses of the chemotherapeutic agent
are required.
Bacteria present in the upper respiratory tract preoperatively are important factors
in the genesis of postoperative pulmonary infection. Reduction of respiratory complications
following upper abdominal and thoracic surgery can be accomplished by measures which
minimize atelectasis and promote pulmonary ventilation in conjunction with inhalation
chemotherapy.
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