Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
pulsatile mass, bruit heard on auscultation
old man, smoker
A
AAA
2
Q
transfusion for AAA
A
packed red cells
platelets
fresh frozen plasma
3
Q
what is the biggest risk factor for keloid development
A
race (pigmented skin)
4
Q
normal urine output
A
0.5ml/kg/hr
5
Q
numbness and muscle cramps post thyroid surgery
Mx
A
transient hypocalcemia is normal
VBG or bedside ECG
after 24 hrs it should resolve
6
Q
what causes poor wound healing
A
radiotherapy
7
Q
post op PE with haemodynamic instability
how to Mx
A
- infusion of unfractionated heparin
- thrombolysis
8
Q
what score is used to calculate risk of post op nausea and vomiting
A
Apfel score
female
non smoker
previous post op N and V
post op opioid use
