GYN one-liners Flashcards
What is the recommended blood glucose target level to decrease risk of surgical site infection in all patients?
200 mg/dL
What is the risk of adenocarcinoma in-situ of the cervix with negative margins?
10%
What is the risk of adenocarcinoma of the cervix with negative margins?
1%
How much will the hemoglobin & hematocrit improve after transfusion of 1 unit PRBC?
Hgb 1 g/dL, Hct 3%
What is the definitive treatment for wound dehiscence?
Surgical debridement and fascial closure
What is the definitive treatment for necrotizing fasciitis?
Surgical debridement
What nerve is most likely injured in a procedure involving candy cane stirrups?
Peroneal nerve
What is the gold standard for diagnosis of pulmonary embolism?
Pulmonary angiography
In a low risk 50 year old woman undergoing hysterectomy, what should be used for thromboprophylaxis?
Pneumatic compression stockings, or unfractionated heparin prior to surgery and Q12hr until discharge, or LMWH prior to surgery and Qday until discharge
What is the most appropriate test if a ureteral injury is suspected after hysterectomy?
Retrograde pyelogram
What are the most common location of ureteral injury?
When ligating infundibular-pelvic ligament (transecting ovarian blood supply); transecting uterine artery; transecting uterosacral ligaments, and at the vaginal cuff angles
From which artery does the superior vesicle artery originate?
The internal iliac
Injury of which nerve causes neuropathy and paresthesia down the lateral aspect of the thigh?
Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve
What is the first line treatment for C. Difficile colitis?
Metronidazole PO TID for 10-14 days
When do the majority of laparoscopic injuries occur?
At surgical entry