Lacerated Spleen Flashcards
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Q
What is OPSI, and what gets vaccinated against?
A
Overwhelming Post Splenectomy Infection
- Pneumococcus
- H. Influenza
- Neisseria meningitidis
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Q
What is SNOM?
A
Selective non-operative management
- Pts with blunt abdominal trauma/stab wounds
- Pt is haemodynamically stable
- No evidence of hollow visceral perforation
- Pt needs to be reassessed for peritonitis every 4hrs