Surgery GI Flashcards
1
Q
Bariatric surgery
A
limits how much stomach can hold
2
Q
Roux en Y Gastric bypass
A
bypasses stomach into jejunum of sm intestine
3
Q
what is different about the vertical banded gastroplasty
A
saline added to fill residual space in stomach
4
Q
complications of gastric surgery
A
vomiting
erosion of gastric tissue
breakdown of staple line
5
Q
3 major interventions for gastric surgery
A
no big meals
fluids separate from meals
diet restrictions
6
Q
Post op care for gastric surgery
A
clear diet
pureed foods
eating regular foods by 6 weeks
7
Q
Oral cancer surgery post op caomplications
A
any pain over 2 weeks seek tx immediatly
8
Q
hernia surgery type
A
fundoplication
9
Q
what to assess post op fundoplication
A
assess for dysphagia which is a sign its too tight
10
Q
labs for hernia
A
albumin and pre albumin
