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1
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Nil by mouth (NPO)

A

Pre-op patients should be nil by mouth 6-8 hours prior to surgery.

2
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Anticoagulants

A

Should be stopped 48 hours before surgery.

3
Q

Aspirin

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Should be stopped 7 days prior to surgery

4
Q

Immediate post op stage

A

1-4 hours post op

5
Q

Intermediate post op stage

A

4-24 hours post op

6
Q

Extended Post Op stage

A

1-4 days post op

7
Q

Post operative complications

A
  1. Pneumonia & atelectasis
  2. Hypoxemia
  3. Pulmonary embolism
  4. Hemorrhage
  5. Shock
  6. Urinary retention
  7. Thrombophlebitis
  8. Constipation
  9. Paralytic ileus
  10. Infection
  11. Wound dehiscence
8
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Treatment for shock

A

Elevate legs, determine cause, give oxygen, obs, check consciousness level, give IV fluids and blood.

9
Q

Thrombophlebitis

A

Inflammation of a vein often accompanied by clot formation.

10
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Wound evisceration

A

Protrusion of internal organs through a dehisced wound.