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Postoperative care refers to the period following a surgical operation. It is a crucial part of medicine aimed at restoring patients to their normal physiological state. Key elements of postoperative care include blood transfusions, intravenous fluid administration, and measures to prevent common complications such as lung infections and blood clotting in the legs. This care is essential for a patient's recovery after undergoing surgery.12

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