Early Peri-Op Complications Flashcards
1
Q
How to asses complications
A
ABCDE
2
Q
How does ABCDE complications present
A
A - airway complications B - Hypoxia, hyperventilation C - Hypotension, bleeding D - Delirium, N+V, pain E - Hypothermia
3
Q
What time scale is classified as post-op N+V
A
24-48 hours
4
Q
Risk Factors of PO N+V
A
Female Older PRevious PONV Opioids Non-smoker Gyne surgery ENT surgery Laparoscopic surgery Breast surgery Long duration Poor pain control Spinal anaesthesia Opioid anaesthesia Gas anaesthesia Dehydration Bleeding
5
Q
Why does Bag-Mask ventilation cause PONV
A
Gastric dialitaion
6
Q
Management of PONV
A
Re-hydrate
Anti-emetics
Analgesics
7
Q
Name 3 Anti-Emetics
A
Metoclopramide
Ondansetron
Cyclizine
