L5: Post Operative Complications Flashcards
(175 cards)
The postoperative phase begins at ………., when the patient is transferred to ………
At the end of surgery: …..
The information provided should include …..
The following are monitored in the recovery room:
National Early Worning Score (NEWS)
Physiological parameters used in calculation of NEWS Score
Interpretation of NEWS Score
The patient can be discharged from PACU when they fulfil the following criteria:
However, some patients who have had ………… will stay for a period of ……. hours on the PACU or an overnight intensive recovery unit until they are discharged to either a surgical ward or critical care unit.
Post operative care in the ward
Postoperative complications are an important cause of …..
The Clavien-Dindo classifcation of postoperative complications is used to ……
Grade I Clavien-Dindo classifcation of postoperative complications
Grade II Clavien-Dindo classifcation of postoperative complications
Grade III Clavien-Dindo classifcation of postoperative complications
Grade IV Clavien-Dindo classifcation of postoperative complications
Grade V Clavien-Dindo classifcation of postoperative complications
General Post Operative Complications
Specific Post Operative Complications
Immediate Post Operative Complications
Primary Hemorrhage
**Immediate Post Operative Complications **
Basal atelectasis
**Immediate Post Operative Complications **
Shock
**Immediate Post Operative Complications **
Low Urine Output
**Immediate Post Operative Complications **