Abdominal Flashcards
1
Q
Types of abdominal surgery?
A
Gastrotomy, Cysotomy, Exlap
2
Q
what is NOT considered good preparation?
A
antibotics pre-surgery, reduces bacteria intestinally
3
Q
What are signs to look out for, indicating risks?
A
abdominal pain
vomiting
anorexia
ileus (obstruction of illium)
4
Q
Faecal output signs-
A
consistency
blood
colour
tenemus
5
Q
What is an Exlap surgery?
A
opening up the abdomen, observing any problems- unknown cause
6
Q
What are the nursing considerations?
A
Airway/ breathing- compress diaphragm
Fluid balance/ ongoing losses- IVFT, rates/ select- blood loss
Body temp- hypothermia
Analgesia- methadone
Wound management- prior/post surgery- plaster/ bandaging?
