Post Op Complications

Question 1

Neuro dysfunction, reparatory insufficiency, petechiae

Hypotension, JVD, tachycardia–>right side down, head up

Answer 1

Fat/Air embolism

Question 2

Fatigue, tachy, palpitations, tachypnea, smooth tongue, brittle nails

Answer 2

Anemia

Question 3

• Deep seated infection involving hair follicle and adjacent SubQ Tissue
• Staph auerus
• Pain, swelling. Most common at hairy sites with exposure to irritation, friction, pressure or moisture
• I&D

Answer 3

Furuncle

Question 4

Brawny red/reddish borne edematous skin. Fever
Strep or staph
PCN or 1st Gen Cephalosporin

Answer 4

Celluitis

Question 5

• Purulent infection of skeletal muscle arising from hematogenous spread
• Staph Auerus
• Fever, pain w/ cramping localized to single muscle group
• Abx

Answer 5

Pyomyositis

Question 6

Muslce infx developing from area of trauma or hematogenously

• Clostridium perfringens
• Rapidly progressing necrosis, shock, hypotension, tense, tender skin
• Debridement, Abx, HBO

Answer 6

Gas Gangrene

Question 7

• Non-clostridial bacterial pathogens

- Rapid spread along fascial planes. Hemorrhagic bullae, fever, shock, renal dysfunction

Answer 7

Nec Fasc.

Question 8

Painful, tender, fluctuant, erythematous nodules

-Staph aureus

Answer 8

Abscess

Question 9

Drainage pathway from deep focus of infection (abscesses) to skin opening
-Non healing abscess with chronic purulent drainage.

Answer 9

Fistulus and sinus tracts

Question 10

Gram (-)

Fever, tachypnea, increased secretions, consolidation

Answer 10

Pneumonia