Heart Surgery Flashcards
0
Q
How much should a chest tube be draining
A
3 cc/kg every 3 hours
1
Q
What is the purpose of palliative care
A
To help with development
2
Q
What are the symptoms of post-pericardiotomy syndrome
A
Fever
> WBC
Pericardial friction rub
Effusion
3
Q
How long after surgery the can post-pericardiotomy occur
A
Immediately
7-21 days post op
4
Q
What is the tx for post-pericardiotomy syndrome
A
Pericardiocentesis
Pleurocentesis
5
Q
What are 6 other surgical complications
A
Hemorrhage Arrhythmias CHF CVA PE paralytic ileus
6
Q
What are 4 long term complications of heart surgery
A
Easily tired
Blood clots
Arrythmia
Heart failure
7
Q
What are 3 major complications of congenital heart disease
A
CHF
SBE
Cerebral thrombosis
