post-op tonsillectomy Flashcards
1
Q
what are the post-op complications of tonsillectomy?
A
- pain - may increase for up to 6 days following a tonsillectomy
- haemorrhage
2
Q
who should assess all post-op tonsillectomy haemorrhages?
A
ENT
3
Q
when does primary or reactionary haemorrhage most commonly occur?
A
in the first 6-8 hours following surgery
4
Q
how is primary haemorrhage managed?
A
immediate return to theatre
5
Q
when does secondary haemorrhage occur and what is it often associated with?
A
between 5-10 days after surgery
assoc. w wound infection
6
Q
how is secondary haemorrhage treated?
A
admission and abx
severe bleeding may require surgery
