Surgery: Miscellaneous Flashcards
Post-operative fever 1-2 days later
WIND
- pneumonia
- aspiration
- PE
Post-operative fever 3-5 days later
WATER
- UTI
Post-operative fever 5-7 days later
WOUND
- infection site
- abscess
Post-operative fever 5+ days later
WALKING
- DVT
- PE
No food before operation for
6 hours
No clear fluids before operation for
2 hours
When do you stop COCP before operation?
4 weeks before
Anticoagulation before operation
Stop warfarin
Start LMWH
Post-operation anticoagulation
LMWH 6 hours post operation
Complications of laparoscopy
Vasovagal reaction
Subcutaneous emphysema
Damage to tracts/vessels
Ginko-leaf sign on an X-ray
Subcutaneous emphysema
- air under skin
Air under skin
subcutaneous emphysema
Abnormal connection between two epithelial surfaces
Fistulas
Fistula connecting intestine to skin
Enterocutaneous fistula
Fistula connecting two parts of the intestines
Enteroenteric/ enterocoelic fistula
