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Peri-op considerations for T1DM pt

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Put patient on list first
Omit AM insulin if surgery is in morning

Start SLIDING SCALE (5% dextrose w 20mM KCl at 125ml/hr + 50U actrapid)

  • continue sliding scale until tolerating food
  • check glucose hourly
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Peri-op consideration for T2DM pt (no insulin tx)

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Omit any oral hypoglycaemic on AM of surgery

  • if eating post-op: resume oral hypoglycaemic with meal
  • if not eating: check fasting glucose + start sliding scale
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what anaesthesia should be avoided in patients taking warfarin

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Epidural, spinal, regional blocks

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Peri-op Considerations for pts on warfarin

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Low VTE risk: stop warfarin 5 days pre-op + restart the next day

High VTE risk:
- 5 days preop - stop warfarin + start LMWH
- 1 day preop - stop LMWH
- Post op: start LMWH + warfarin
(stop LMWH when INR>2)
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What must you do for a pt on warfarin who needs emergency surgery?

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Stop warfarin

IV Vit K
Request FFP to cover surgery

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What medications must be given prior to anaesthesia

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Analgesia
Anti-emetics
Antacids
Antibiotics

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What cautions are taken at end of anaesthesia

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  • Change inspired gas –> 100% O2

- Reverse paralysis: neostigmine + atropine

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3 Weak opioids?

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Codeine
Dihydrocodeine
Tramadol

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Strong opioids - name 3

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Morphine
Oxycodon
Fentanyl

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Complications of anaesthesia

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Intubation:
- oropharyngeal trauma, oesophageal intubation!

  • Urinary retention
  • Pressure sores

Loss of muscle power:

  • Corneal abrasion
  • No cough –> atelectasis + pneumonia

Anaphylaxis: rare!

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Maintenance fluids - NICE recommendations

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25-30ml/kg/day of water
1mM/kg/day of Na, Cl, K
50-100g dextrose

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what structure is commonly at risk of damage in colonic resection/gynae surgery?

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ureters

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Why does neurosurgery often –> electrolyte disturbance

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SIADH –> hyponatremia

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Pre-op planning - pt takes warfarin. what precautions must you take for their procedure?

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  • Avoid epidural/spinal/regional blocks
  • Stop warfarin 5 days pre-op
  • If low VTE riskL restart warfarin day after op
  • if
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Specific complications for DM patients

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Risk of hypo due to NBM
INFECTION
IHD, PVD

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Specific periop risks for a patient taking steroids

  • precaution taken?
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Infection
Poor wound healing
Adrenal crisis

IV hydrocortisone

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Important points to note in Hx of pre-op assessment

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  • PC: SITE of surgery,
  • PMH: DM, jaundice
  • cardioresp: MI, HTN, asthma, COPD
  • DH: steroids, insulin, warfarin, smoking, OCP, anaphylaxis
  • Intubation risk: neck arthritis, dentures, loose teeth
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Caution in OCP taking patients

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stop 4 weeks prior to surgery

restart 2 weeks after

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Pre-op investigations

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Routine bloods: FBC, U+Es, LFTs, clotting, glucose

Others: TFTs, G+S, X-match (6 units for AAA, 4 units for gastrectomy)

Cardiopulmonary function:
- CXR, ECG, echo, PFTs, exercise test

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NBM for how long pre-op

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2 hours: fluids

6 hours: food

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Bowel prep - indications? 2 types?

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Indicated for most L sided colon surgeries

Macrogol
Picolax

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Indications for pre-op abx prophylaxis

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GI surgeries

Joint replacement

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Interventions for DVT prophylaxis

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Early mobilisation
TEDs
LMWH
Intermittent compression boots

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Diabetes - what specific risks do they have for surgery?

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Risk of hypo from NBM
Risk of high glucose as cortisol antagonises insulin
Infection
Cardiac probs

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3 specific risks of surgery in patients with jaundcie
1) obstructive jaundice - big risk of AKI 2) coagulopathy 3) infection --> cholangitis
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Pre-op management of patients with jaundice
1) check clotting 2) 1L 0.9% saline pre-op 3) Urinary catheter + monitor UO 4) Abx prophylaxis
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Specific risk of surgery in patients w COPD
1) atelectasis 2) aspiration 3) pneumonia
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Complications of anaesthesia
Propofol induction --> cardiorespiratory depression Intubation --> oropharyngeal trauma, sore throat, oesophageal intubation Loss of pain --> urinary retention, pressure sores, nerve palsies Loss of muscle power --> corneal abrasion, atelectasis + pneumonia Anaphylaxis - rare but serious!!
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Indication for spinal/epidural anaesthesia
1st line for bowel resection!!! - avoid in anti coagulated patients
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Post-op interventions to enhance recovery after surgery
Aggressive pain + nausea Mx Early mobilisation Remove drains + catheters ASAP
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General surgical complications
Immediate: primary/reactive haemorrhage, damage to local structures, oropharyngeal trauma ``` Early: Atelectasis, pneumonia Secondary haemorrhage (from infection) Anastomotic leak VTE Wound infection, dehiscence C diff colitis ``` Late: Failure/recurrence Scarring Neuropathic pain
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Post-op haemorrhage classification
Primary: starts during surgery Reactive: due to increased CO + BP Secondary: >24h after surgery, often from infection
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Causes of post-op urinary retention
Drugs: opioids, anaesthesia, antimuscarinics PAIN --> sympathetic activity Social: hospital environment
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Mx of post-op urinary retention
Analgesia Catheterise TWOC
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Causes of pulmonary atelectasis? Findings O/E? Mx?
Causes: smoking, COPD, pain -> weak cough O/E: dull bases + reduced AE, occurs WITHIN 48 HOURS Mx: Analgesia, chest physio
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Wound infection: Timing? RFs?
5-7 days post-op RFs: pre-op: DM, steroids, viscus perforation operative: contaminated/dirty, duration, pre-op abx post-op: contamination from staff
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``` Wound dehiscence: Definition? Timing + presentation? RFs? Mx? ```
- Rupture of a wound along the suture line - 10 days post-op, preceded by serosanguinous discharge - RFs (same as incisional hernia?): Pre op: DM, obesity, smoking, malnutrition, roids During operation: surgical skill, site of incision Post-op: High IAP, infection Mx: ABC - Place gauze soaked in warm saline over the wound - Fast bleep surgical reg + warn theatre + anaesthetist - Opioid analgesia - Prep pt for surgery: G+S, X-match, clotting, stop warfarin
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Specific complications w cholecystectomy
``` Recurrence of stones Bile leak CBD injury Conversion to open - common Loose stools ```
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Complications of inguinal hernia repair
Early: - seroma formation (common) - infection - urinary retention Late - Neuropathic pain - Ischemic orchitis: RARE BUT SERIOUS - Recurrence
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Complications of colonic surgery
``` Early: Ileus Anastomotic leak C Diff colitis Abscess ``` Late: Adhesions!!!!! Incisional hernia
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Causes of ileus
Bowel handling Opioid analgesia Electrolyte imbalance
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Complications of splenectomy
Infection from encapsulated organism Thrombocytosis --> VTE Ileus
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Complications of aortic surgery
``` Major bleed AKI Gut ischemia Aorto-enteric fistula Trash foot ```
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Breast surgery - complications
Seroma Lymphoedema Skin necrosis
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4 complications of prostatectomy
Retrograde ejaculation Erectile dysfunction Urinary incontinence Prostatitis
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Complications of thyroidectomy
Wound haematoma --> tracheal obstruction R laryngeal nerve injury -> hoarse voice Hypoparathyroidism Hypothyroidism
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Complications of hip replacement
``` Deep infection VTE Blood loss!!! Nerve injury - superior gluteal nerve, sciatic nerve Leg length discrepancy ```
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Causes of post-op pyrexia
Early (<5 days): 1. Physiological response 2. Atelectasis 3. Blood transfusion Delayed (>5 days): - Pneumonia - VTE - Wound infection - Anastomotic leak - Collection/abscess
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Presentation of post-op collection
>5 days post-op Swinging fevers Rigors Peritonitis +/-shoulder tip pain
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Mx of collection
Abx | Drainage - percutaneous or surgical
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Most common causative organism of cellulitis
beta-haemolytic strep (ie strep pyogenes)
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Prevention of post-phlebitic syndrome
Graduated compression stockings
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What is wells score
Assesses probability of DVT Low risk --> do D-dimer High risk --> do Compression USS

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