Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
Fever during surgery
A
Malignant Hyperthermia
Give high flow O2, Dantrolene, & cool IV fluids
2
Q
Fever right after surgery
A
Bacteremia
Give broad spectrum ABX
3
Q
Fever on post-op day 1
A
Atelectasis
dx: cxr, NO Tx.
Prophylaxis: Get the Pt out of bed
4
Q
Fever on post-op day 2
A
Pneumonia
Dx: CXR
Tx: Broad spectrum ABX (pip/tazo)
Prophylaxis: Get the pt out of bed
5
Q
Fever on post-op day 3
A
UTI
Dx: U/A
Tx: ABx
PPx: Take foley out
