Post op patient care Flashcards
What needs to be handed over after a procedure? (4 answers)
- Procedure undertaken
- Full anaesthethic handover including BP, temperature, any complications
- Treatment instructions
- Wound management
What are the 2 methods of communicating during patient handover?
- Written
- Verbal
What considerations are needed when providing a recovery kennel? (7 answers)
- Size of kennel
- Temperature
- Ventilation
- Light
- Noise and stress factors
- Bedding
- Ease of access for observation
What 5 factors reduce the risk of post-op vomiting/regurgitation?
- Late extubation where possible
- Sternal recumbancy
- Suction ready
- No tight collars
- Antiemetics
What 4 factors reduce the risk of haemorrhage?
- Avoid increasing BP
- Cover wounds post-op with sterile dressing
- Pressure bandage if necessary
- Prevent patient interference
Signs of inflammation? (5 answers)
- Redness
- Swelling
- Heat
- Pain
- Loss of normal function
What are the 2 types of inflammation?
- Acute (immediate response)
- Chronic (ongoing)
What is infection?
Presence of pathogens in the body
What are the 2 types of fluid filled masses?
-Haematoma- Blood filled tissue
- Sermoma- Exudate within the tissue, usually caused by trauma or suture reaction
What are contusions?
Bruising
What is the 4 main reasons for the use of a surgical drain?
- Eliminate dead space
- Reduce fluid build-up
- Drain contaminated wounds
- Decrease risk of haematoma or seroma
- Decrease post-op pain
What drains are used to lavage the chest, introduce analgesic drugs and aspirated fluid and air?
Thoracic drains
What are the 2 types of surgical drains?
- Passive
- Active
What drain may be open or closed?
Passive
Passive drains work by?
Overflow, capillary action and gravity
Are active drains open or closed?
Closed
What drain is always connected to a source of vacuum or pressure?
Active drain
