Post op care Flashcards
1
Q
By how much does the mortality rise with inadequate perioperative fluid management?
A
30 day mortality rises by 20%
2
Q
By how much does post op mortality increase in patients not adequately monitored?
A
Post op mortality increases three fold in patients not adequately monitored
3
Q
What can cause a raised temperature within the first 48 hours of surgery?
A
Pulmonary atelectasis.
Treat with chest physio
4
Q
How do you repair a bladder tear?
A
Interrupted sutures, two layers and catheter with cystogram prior to removal
