Perioperative Care Flashcards
1
Q
Recent stroke and anaesthesia
A
Delay non-urgent surgery by at least 3 months if possible
This is due to risk of perioperative stroke due to
- recent stroke means current risk of perioperative stroke
- surgery requires withdrawal of anti coagulation which means the pt is at more risk of a stroke
2
Q
new AF/tachy in a surgical patient
A
anastamotic leak
3
Q
SE etomidate ( induction agent )
A
Etomidate may result in adrenal suppression
