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Factors that affects surgical outcomes

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Patient- age, sex, socioeconomic status, aerobic fitness, comorbidities
Surgical- emergency, minimally invasive, duration, blood loss, tumour (size), adhesions, surgical experience
Environment- cleanliness, temperature

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How do you categorise surgical complications

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  • Clavien Dindo classification
  • From 1 to 5
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Causes of post op pyrexia

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  • Cut: wound infection
  • Collection: pelvic or subphrenic abscess
  • Chest: infection or pulmonary embolism
  • Cannula: infection
  • Central venous catheter: infection
  • Catheter: urinary tract infection
  • Calves: DVT
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X ray vs CT in bowel obstruction

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CT abdomen
More accurate, useful for severity and risk of complications eg perforation/ischaemia.
15mSV radiation.

Abdominal x-ray
No obstruction on AXR does not exclude obstruction.
Unlikely to show cause.
0.7mSV radiation.

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Large bowel obstruction

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6cm upper limit normal
9cm upper limit normal (caecum)
Pouches – Haustra, Thicker than Small Bowel
Gas proximal to blockage
Collapse distal

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Small bowel obstruction

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3cm upper limit normal
More central
Valvulae conniventes- bands across the bowel

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T wave inversion

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Myocardial ischaemia

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ECG signs of PE

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S1Q3T3- right sided heart strain can cause a PE
PE- sinus tachycardia is the most common ECG finding

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What report deals with the dying

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Neuberger report

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Key steps for caring for the dying

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  • The possibility that a person may die within the coming days and hours is recognised and communicated clearly, decisions about care are made in accordance with the person’s needs and wishes.
  • Sensitive communication takes place between staff and the person who is dying and those important to them.
  • The dying person, and those identified as important to them, are involved in decisions about treatment and care.
  • The people important to the dying person are listened to and their needs are respected.
  • Care is tailored to the individual and delivered with compassion –
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Warning score 0-4

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Low risk
Ward based response

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Red score in any parameter of NEWS

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Low/medium
Urgent ward response

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Eary warning score 5-6

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Medium risk
Urgent response

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Early warning score 7+ risk and response

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High
Urgent/emergency response

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GCS eyes

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4 Spontaneous
3 To sound
2 To pressure
1 None

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GCS verbal

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5 Oriented
4 Confused
3 Words
2 Sounds
1 None

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GCS motor

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6 Obey commands
5 Localizes pain
4 Normal flexion
3 Abnormal flexion
2 Extension
1 None

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Who are classified as vulnerable adults

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Older people
People with learning disabilities
Mental health patients
People who are ill and need help functioning
Physically disabled people
Trauma
Those who have gone through domestic abuse/homelessness

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Q sofa

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RR >22
GCS <15
SBP <100mmHg

Identifies patients with an infection who may be at a greater risk of sepsis

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Difference between aspetic and sterile

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aseptic- contamination free, no harmful bacteria
sterile- entirely free of germs not even nice ones

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Transition from theatre to recovery to wards

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30 min obs post surgery
Can go to ward if BP stable, and resp rate is above 12
1:1 care post op

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Main principles of wound management

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Haemostasis
Cleaning the wound
Analgesia
Skin closure
Dressing
Follow up advice

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Wound management: how is haemostasis achieved

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Pressure, elevation, tourniquet, suturing

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Wound analgesia

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Lidocaine 3ml/kg

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How is skin closed on a wound
Steri strips, tissue adhesive, sutures, staples
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How do you dress a wound
First layer = Non adherent (wet) Second layer = Absorbent material Top layer = Soft gauze tape
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Steps of primary intention healing
1) Haemostasis: prevention of infection by scab formation 2) Inflammation: remove cell debris and pathogens 3) Proliferation: cytokines released by inflammatory cells drive proliferation of fibroblasts and granulation tissue 4) Remodelling: collagen fibres are deposited within the wound to provide strength in region
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Steps of secondary intention healing
1) Haemostasis: large fibrin mesh forms 2) Inflammation: more intense than in primary intention 3) Proliferation: granulation tissue forms at the bottom of the wound 4) Remodelling: inflammatory response resolves, wound contraction may occur
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How would you detect bleeding post op
Decreased Hb and increased platelets
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How can you detect paralytic ileus
Peristalsis ceases
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Types of infection after surgery
1-2 days post op: lung infection 3-5 days post op: UTI 4-6 days post op: PE/DVT 5-7 days post op: site infection ad abcess formation 7+ days post op: allergy
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Intra op enhanced recovery
Use of multimodal and opioid sparing analgesia N and V prophylacis Minimally invasive surgery Goal directed fluid therapy
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Post op enhanced recovery
Adequate pain control Early oral intake MDT follow up
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Role of the outreach team
Post critical care follow up High risk patient referrals from wards Education and training Critical care patient transfers Management of trackys Advanced life support Cardiac arrest and emergency airway team
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Normal urine output
1ml/kg/hr
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Different levels of care
Level 0: normal ward care Level 1 care: those at risk of deterioration or stepping down from a higher level. Can be ,managed on an acute ward with help from the critical care team Level 2: HDU. support for a single failing organ system or post op Level 3: ICU. Patients requiring respiratory support or support with 2+ failing organ system
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Level 1 pain ladder
Mild pain Non opioid analgesics NSAIDs Aspirin Paracetamol
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Level 2 pain ladder
Moderate pain Weak opioids Tramadol Codeine +/- non opioid analgesics
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Level 3 pain ladder
Severe pain Strong opioids Morphine Buprenorphine Fetanyl Methadone +/- Non opioids
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Clean surgery
An incision in which no inflammation is encountered in a surgical procedure, without a break in sterile technique, and during which the respiratory, alimentary and genitourinary tracts are not entered
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Clean contaminated surgery
An incision through which the respiratory, alimentary or genitourinary tract is entered under controlled conditions but with no contamination encountered.
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Contaminated surgery
An incision undertaken during an operation in which there is a major break in sterile technique or gross spillage from the gastrointestinal tract, or an incision in which acute, non-purulent inflammation is encountered.n
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Adrenaline side effects
Muscle necrosis Necrotising fasciitis Dizziness HTN Palpitations
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Amiodorone contraindications and side effects
Contraindications: Severe conduction disturbances, Bradycardia Side effects: arrhythmias, corneal defects, thyroid disease, hepatotoxicity
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Adenosine contraindications and side effects
Contraindications: asthma, copd, AV block, severe hypotension Side effects: bradycardia, AV block, paraesthesia, throat discomfort
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What percentage of O2 does a nasal canulase deliver
24-30% max flow: 4L/min
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Oxygen percent for non re-breathe masks
70%
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Venturi mask
A face mask and reservoir bag device that delivers specific concentrations of oxygen by mixing oxygen with inhaled air. Regardless of resp rate and flow pattern.
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What are human factors
Interaction between the employee, their equiptment and the surrounding envioronment. Through understanding these processes, changes can be made to reduce human error.
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Examples of human factors
Learning styles Behaviour and attitudes Values Leadership Teamwork Design of equipment and processes Communication and organisation culture
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Delirium screening tools
4AT CAM
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Dementia screening tool
MMSE
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Braden score
Pressure sores. Uses sensory perception, nutritional status, friction and shear, activity, moisture and mobility to find the risk of developing a pressure sore.

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