Post Op Management Flashcards
1
Q
what are the causes of post op pyrexia days 0-5
A
blood transfusions
cellulitis
UTI
Pulmonary atelectasis
2
Q
what are the causes of post op pyrexia after 5 days
A
Venousthromboembolism
pneumonia
wound infection
anastomotic leak
3
Q
risk factors for post operative nausea + vomiting (PONV)
A
surgical - gynaecologist surgery, ENT, GI, neurosurgery
patient - age, female, non-smokers, previous PONV
anaesthetic - opiods, volatiles, nitrous oxide
4
Q
commonly used antiemetics
A
ondansetron
dexamethasone
metoclopramide
cyclizine
