Surgery risk factors CC

Question 1

Risk factors for developing Ludwig angina

Answer 1

• Recent dental treatment
• Dental infections
• Diabetes
• Alcoholism
• Immunosuppression

Question 2

Risk factors for development of intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome

Answer 2

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Question 3

Risk factors and predictors for mesenteric ischemia after cardiac surgery

Answer 3

• Presence of comorbid peripheral vascular disease
• Triple-vessel coronary disease
• Duration of cardiopulmonary bypass
• Postoperative blood transfusions
• Use of vasopressors
• Use of intra-aortic balloon pump

Question 4

Risk factors for ischemic colitis

Answer 4

• older age (>65 years),
• constipation,
• vasculitis,
• sickle cell disease
• COPD