Post-op care — Flashcards

Post-abdominal surgery, absent bowel sounds, no passage of gas and distended abdomen and no pain. What is most likely occurring? _____

BRCA-positive individuals are recommended to have a(n) _____ to decrease incidence of ovarian cancer and breast cancer

Ischemic orchitis is most commonly due to _____

What surgeries are highest risk of DVT's? _____

What is postop fever on day 3 dx? _____

Immediate post-surgical fever may be due to tissue _____, mismatched blood products, or drug reactions

_____ surgery can cause hypoparathyroidism and hypocalcemia

_____ is considered in patients with non-metastatic lung cancer and FEV1 > 1.5L and DLCO > 60%

Pressure ulcer with necrosis is managed with _____

Hint: next step

What is the safety margin for Breslow stage II? _____