Volvulus Flashcards
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Describe the surgical treatment
A
Urgent laparotomy
1
Q
How could this be treated non-operatively?
A
- Insert NG tube
- Endoscopic decompression
- Stabilize pt until surgery –> NPO, IV lines
2
Q
Discuss pre-/post-op management
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- Pre-op:
- NPO
- Crossmatch
- Consent
- Broad spectrum antibiotics - Post-op:
- Careful monitoring
- Antibiotics
- Analgesia
- Early mobilization
