Post-op care — Flashcards

What is the treatment of an enterocutaneous fistula following abdominal surgery? _____

Pancreatic fistula is a complication of pancreatic surgery that presents with _____ and high amylase in the drain fluid

Hint: acid-base imbalance

What is the dx of fever of postop on day 5? _____

What three vaccines should patients receive prior to undergoing splenectomy? _____

What is the next step in management of a post-op patient with hypotension, tachycardia, confusion, and abdominal dressing soaked with blood? _____

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (parotid gland) can involve _____

Hint: CN#?

What is initial test for low output urine postop? _____

What is the workup for deep abscess > 10 days postop (imaging, treatment)? _____

Obese patients who undergo bariatric surgery frequently develop temporary post-operative _____, resulting in lactic acidosis

Prolonged post-operative ileus is characterized by _____-active bowel sounds

Hint: hypo/hyper