Preoperative Care Flashcards
What does a patient’s medical history include?
past illnesses, past surgeries, and the primary reason for seeking medical care
How does obesity increase surgical risk?
reduces ventilatory and cardiac function
Why are obese patients susceptible to poor wound healing and infection?
fatty tissue contains poor blood supply
What is the most common post operative complication of patients with OSA?
oxygen desaturation
Which food allergies have shown a cross-sensitivity to latex?
bananas, chestnuts, kiwi, avocados, and tomatoes
What must the abdomen be assessed for?
size, shape, symmetry, presence of distention, BM frequency, bowel sounds
Who’s responsibility is it to explain the procedure and obtain the informed consent?
the surgeon
What are the interventions available for pain relief?
analgesics, positioning, splinting, relaxation exercises
When does the preoperative period begin? end?
begins when the patient is scheduled for surgery
ends at the time of transfer to surgical suite
What is the term for blood donation made by the person having surgery?
autologous donation
