surgical complications Flashcards
Craniotomy defintion
remove it and put it back
Craniectomy definition
remove and keep out
Burr hole with evacuation of subdural hematoma definition
less invasive / better recovery than cranio ones
VP shunt defintion
too much CSF fluid , relieves pressure and gets rid of fluid
Cholecystectomy definition
remove gallbladder
Ileostomy or colostomy defintion
removing stuff along colon or small intestine
Exploratory laparotomy precautions
LOG ROLL
1. no lifting more than 10#
2. no valsalva
3. use binder
4. no bending past 90*
Laparoscopic
small incision
what is post operative ileus ?
Lack of normal muscle contractions in intestines ( peristalsis is messed up and there’s backup)
Pts constipated, bloated
post abdominal surgery PT consideration
get them moving
Mitral valve, tricuspid valve, aortic valve replacement precautions
sternal precautions
1- No pushing/pulling with UEs
2- No UE ROM past 90 degrees flex
3- No lifting more than 10lbs
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) precautions
minimally invasive, little to no sternal precautions
AKA acute care PT goal
get them ready for prosthetic fitting
prevent hip and knee flexion contractures
Toe, metatarsal, or other foot amputations WB precautions
partial weightbearing on heel only or NWB
