Post-operative complications of tonsillectomy Flashcards
1
Q
main complication
A
pain
haemorrhage
2
Q
types of haemorrhage
A
primary and secondary
3
Q
when does a primary haemorrhage occur?
A
first 6-8 hours following surgery
4
Q
mx of primary haemorrhage
A
immediate return to theatre
5
Q
when does a secondary haemorrhage occur?
A
5-10 days after surgery
6
Q
what is secondary haemorrhage associated with?
A
wound infection
7
Q
what is the treatment of secondary haemorrhage?
A
admission
abx
severe bleeding - may require surgery
