Recovery Flashcards
What are the 6 main recovery complications?
pain dysphoria hypo/hyperthermia hypoventilation Hypoxemia Prolonged recovery
What is the CV consequence of pain?
increased cardiac workload
What is the resp consequence of pain?
hypoventilation or hyperventilation
hypoxemia
What is the Gi consequence of pain?
ileus
What is the renal consequence of pain?
oliguria
What is the hematologic consequence of pain?
risk of thromboembolism
What are the most painful surgeries? (6)
thoracotomy amputation ear resection pelvic repair cerivical disc bites & burns
What surgeries are considered moderately painful?
mastectomy mandiblectomy thoracic & lumbar disc fracture stabilization ovarihistoectomy cranial abdominal procedure
What surgeries are considered mildly painful?
tracheostomy
castration
caudal abdominal procedure
What will a painful patient do w opioids?
quiet
What will a dysphoric patient do w opioids?
become more distressed
Adminsitering short-acting opioid (Fentanyl) will make pain worse if patient is…..
dysphoric
What drug will treat dysphoria and pain?
alpha 2 agonist
What drug enhances opioid & sedation?
ace
Longterm hypotermia will…
delay healing & may cause infection