SURGERY Flashcards
1
Q
NCEPOD
A
National confidential enquiry into patient outcome and death
2
Q
maintenance fluid therapy for fasting fluids
A
0.18% saline with 4% dextrose +- K+(20-40mmol/l) based on 1ml/kg/hour
3
Q
describe a primary haemorrhage
A
continuous bleeding which occurs during surgery
4
Q
describe a reactive haemorrhage
A
bleeding appears stable until BP rises
5
Q
describe a secondary haemorrhage
A
occurs 1-2 weeks post op and usually due to infection
