Post-op care — Flashcards

What is tx of wound infection (day 7 fever) _____

What post-gastrectomy complication presents with GI and vasomotor symptoms immediately after meals? _____

6 hours post-op urinary retention is managed with _____

Hint: next step

What is associated with increased surgical site infection and poor wound healing? _____

_____ may be considered for younger patients with varicoceles who have a desire for children

_____ is a post-operative complication that presents with small bowel obstruction and a tender, palpable mass in the area of the incision

What is a fever on the first day postop? _____

What is the prophylaxis for atelectasis/pneumonia? _____

Post-surgery ↓ pH, ↑ pCO2, ↓ pO2 and bradypnea, bradycardia = _____

Hint: cause

Sternal wound drainage after CV surgery → _____

Hint: next step