Post-op care — Flashcards

Sternal wound drainage after CV surgery → _____

Hint: next step

Pancreatic fistula is a complication of pancreatic surgery that presents with _____ and high amylase in the drain fluid

Hint: acid-base imbalance

What is the dx of fever of postop on day 5? _____

What three vaccines should patients receive prior to undergoing splenectomy? _____

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (parotid gland) can involve _____

Hint: CN#?

What is the next step in management of a post-op patient with hypotension, tachycardia, confusion, and abdominal dressing soaked with blood? _____

What is initial test for low output urine postop? _____

Obese patients who undergo bariatric surgery frequently develop temporary post-operative _____, resulting in lactic acidosis

What is the workup for deep abscess > 10 days postop (imaging, treatment)? _____

What is prophylaxis for DVT (day 5 fever)? _____