Recovery Flashcards
1
Q
Duration dependant on…
A
Anaesthetic length
Condition of patient
Agents used & ROA
Patient body temp.
2
Q
Monitoring in recovery
A
CV status - MMS/CRT/pulses Airway patentcy & resp. Effort - Spo2 Body temp - rectum & peripheral CNR Pain degree Wound status
3
Q
Causes of prolonged recovery
A
Prolonged drug activity - hepatic/renal insufficiency Hypothermia - reduces immune & clotting function - shivering increases o2 demand Severe pain
4
Q
Causes of stormy recovery
A
Pain
Difficult emergency from drug influence
Convulsions/epilepsy