Physiological Derangement Post-Operative Flashcards
1
Q
Arrhythmia following cardiac surgery
A
Susceptibility to hypokalaemia
2
Q
Neurosurgical electrolyte disturbance
A
SIADH following cranial surgery causing hyponatraemia
3
Q
Ileus following GI surgery
A
Fluid sequestration and loss of electrtolytes
4
Q
Pulmonary oedema following pneumonectomy
A
Loss of lung volume makes these patients very sensitive to fluid overload
5
Q
Anastamotic leak
A
Generalised sepsis causing mediastinitis or peritonitis depending on side of leak
6
Q
Myocardial infarct
A
May follow any type of surgery
