Post operative Flashcards
1
Q
What is a post op haemorrhage?
A
Bleeding after a surgical procedure. The hemorrhage may occur immediately after the surgery or be delayed. It need not be restricted to the surgical wound.
2
Q
What is hypovolaemic shock?
A
Hypovolemic shock is an emergency condition in which severe blood or other fluid loss makes the heart unable to pump enough blood to the body. This type of shock can cause many organs to stop working.
3
Q
What medications can worsen a patients potential for a post op haemorrhage?
A
Warfarin and aspirin
4
Q
Signs and symptoms of hypovolaemic shock?
A
Hypotension rt loss of blood volume
Tachycardia rt heart compensation for reduced CO
Grey pallor rt less blood to skin as blood being directed to heart
Excess haemorrhage (inc bleeding)
