Surgery Flashcards
Thoracic incision types
Posterolateral thoracotomy
Anterolateral thoracotomy
Median sternotomy
Pneumonectomy
Complete removal of single lung
Lobectomy
Complete removal of lobe of the lung
Segmental resection
Removal of segment of the lobe
Wedge resection
Small tissue removal
Intercostal drains
Anteriorly =apical drain (for air)
Posteriorly = drain post op blood
General anesthesia
State of generally sensory loss with no permanent change in vital functions
Complications of surgery
Mucus
Infection
Atelectasis
Emphysema
Hemorrhage
Pleural effusion
Posture disorder
Positioning
45 degree high lying
Side lying
Upright standing
Regular change every 2hours
DVT prevetions
Leg elevation
Elastic bandages
Compression
Mobilization
Exercises
Incase of DVT
No exercises and mobilization
Anticoagulationmedication