Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
cause of DVT in theatre and prevention
A
immobility and hypercoagulable state
s/c heparin, early mobilisation, compression stockings
2
Q
cause of atelectasis and infection in theatre
A
anaesthetic gas
perioperative pain preventing cough
aspiration of gastric contents
3
Q
cause of ileus
A
handling of bowel peritonitis hypokalaemia drugs retroperitoneal injury
4
Q
types of anastomotic breakdown and cause?
A
vascular, intestinal, urological
poor technique, poor vascular supply, tension
5
Q
causes of neurological confusion post op
A
hypoxia oversedation sepsis electrolyte imbalance stroke hyper/hypoglycaemia alcohol/drug withdrawal
