General surgical Qs Flashcards
1
Q
How long should VTE prophylaxis (LMWH) be given for following an elective hip replacement?
A
28 days
2
Q
How long should VTE prophylaxis (aspirin or LMWH) be given for following an elective knee replacement?
A
14 days for either drug
3
Q
How long should VTE prophylaxis be given for following an elective hip replacement if using LMWH then aspirin?
A
LMWH 10 days
Then aspirin 28 days
4
Q
How long should VTE prophylaxis be given for following fragility fractures of the pelvis, hip and proximal femur?
A
Until the patient no longer has significantly reduced mobility
5
Q
What is the most commonly injured blood vessel in laparoscopic procedures?
A
Inferior epigastric artery
6
Q
RBCs used in transfusion are suspended in what?
A
Saline
Glucose
Mannitol
Adenine
