Perioperative Patient Vigilence Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three important things in preoperative patient vigilence? (actions)
A
Communication + Observation + Interpretation
2
Q
What needs to be maintained for perfusion?
A
Volume + Pressure
3
Q
What characteristic of the tissue can tell you that perfusion is off?
A
Color
4
Q
What is a good indicator in the GI tract of viability and function?
A
Peristalsis
5
Q
What are you checking for when you feel tissue texture?
A
Edema + Necrosis + Sloughing
6
Q
What can produce a fruity odor from your patient?
A
Pseudomonas
7
Q
What are options for fluid therapy?
A
Transfusion + Colloids + Crystalloids
8
Q
What medications can be used to increase BP?
A
Vasopressors
9
Q
What can chronotropic drugs do?
A
Change heart rate
10
Q
What can inotropuic drugs do?
A
Change contractility
