surgical complications Flashcards
what drugs might give you a morbilliform rash and arthralgias 3 days later if Mono was treated with it.
ampicillin, amoxicillin azithromycin (3As)
how long can perichondritis and chondritis last after a wedge excision of the ear.
2 months
For a cartilage post op ear infection what two Fluoroquinolones could be chosen for treatment?
Cipro ciprofloxacin
levofloxacin
What is this condition called
Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp
How is erosive pustular dematosis of the scalp treated.
High potency topical steroids.
Dapsone and calcineurin inhibitors as well as a second line treatment
what is the main cardiac complication of Bupivacaine
Bradycardia
If someone is having an arrythmic reaction to Bupivacaine what can be given to correct it.
lipid emulsion
Bupivacaine is highly lipid soluble
increasing Lipid solubility of an anesthetic does what
Increases the potency
(penetrates the nerve better)
what are the four branches of the facial artery
angular
lateral nasal
superior labial
inferior labial
Should tension vectors be horozontial or perpendicular to a free margin
Perpendicular
What is this condition
levamisole cut cocaine toxicity
It is an anti helminthic for pets
If prophylactic antibiotic is needed what is most commonly used
2 grams Cephalexin 30-60mins prior to keratinized skin surgery.
what is the antibiotic prophylaxis for mucosal surfaces that meet criteria
2 grams amoxicillin 30-60min prior to the procedure
What are the four stages of hematoma formation
First stage- early development - if not removed later phases occur <48 hours
Second Stage- Gelatinous day2-3
Third stage - Organization hard and rubbery- difficult to get out day 3-5
4th stage- Liquifaction 7-10 days
What is Frey’s Syndrome
Gustatory sweating due to auriculotemporal nerve damage.