Recovery Flashcards

1
Q

Duration dependant on…

A

Anaesthetic length
Condition of patient
Agents used & ROA
Patient body temp.

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2
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Monitoring in recovery

A
CV status
- MMS/CRT/pulses
Airway patentcy & resp. Effort
- Spo2
Body temp
- rectum & peripheral
CNR
Pain degree
Wound status
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3
Q

Causes of prolonged recovery

A
Prolonged drug activity
- hepatic/renal insufficiency 
Hypothermia
- reduces immune & clotting function
- shivering increases o2 demand
Severe pain
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4
Q

Causes of stormy recovery

A

Pain
Difficult emergency from drug influence
Convulsions/epilepsy

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