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Cardiovascular Complications - ANSWER -Hypotension
and tachycardia
-
Oxygen
- Assess volume
status
- Assess for
bleeding
- IV fluid
bolus
Hypertension
- Analgesics
- Assist w/ voiding
- If hypothermic, rewarming measures
Dysrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythm)
- Assess for myocardial injury - Other causes include
hypoxemia, hypercapnia, electrolyte/acid base imbalances,
circulatory instability, preexisting heart disease.
,Cardiovascular Complications:
Clinical Unit - ANSWER -Fluid and electrolyte imbalances
- Strict I/O
- Monitor hemoglobin & hematocrit
- Monitor for fluid volume deficit and excess
Venous thromboembolism (VTE)
- Ambulation
- Antiembolism stockings
- Sequential compression devices
- Leg exercises
- Pharmacologic prophylaxis (heparin, low- molecular weight
heparin)
Syncope (fainting)
- Check orthostatic BP/HR
- Have patient sit on edge of bed for a few minutes before
standing
- Encourage hydration
Neurologic/Psychologic Complications -
ANSWER -PACU - Emergence delirium:
Restlessness, agitation, disorientation,
thrashing, shouting • Assess for hypoxemia
1st!
• Safety precautions
- Delayed emergence
,Clinical Unit
- Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD): Decline in
cognitive function
- Delirium
- Anxiety and depression
- Alcohol withdrawal
• Prevention
Post-op temp changes: Up to 12 Hours - ANSWER -
Hypothermia: < 96.8 or
36ºC
Possible
Cause:
Effects of anesthesia, body heat loss during
surgical procedure
Post-Op Temp Changes: 48 hr (Post Op day 1 & 2) - ANSWER -
Mild Elevation: < 100.4º or 38ºC Possible Causes:
Inflammatory response to
surgical stress Moderate
Elevation >100.4º Possible
Causes:
Lung congestion, dehydration
Post-Op Temp Changes: After first 48 hrs - ANSWER -
Elevation >100º
, Possible
Causes:
Infection (e.g. wound, urinary,
respiratory)
Gastrointestinal Complications - ANSWER -• Nausea/Vomiting
- Antiemetics
- Aspiration precautions - When to resume diet • Abdominal
distention - Ambulation
- NG tube decompression
- Right-side positioning
- Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) suppositories
Genitourinary Complications - ANSWER -• Oliguria (Low
Urine Output)
- Urine output should be at least 0.5
mL/kg/hr (adult)
- Strict I/O, monitor
BUN/Creatinine
- IV
fluids
Urinary
retention
- Normal positioning for
urination
- Ambulate to BR or
BSC
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Cardiovascular Complications - ANSWER -Hypotension
and tachycardia
-
Oxygen
- Assess volume
status
- Assess for
bleeding
- IV fluid
bolus
Hypertension
- Analgesics
- Assist w/ voiding
- If hypothermic, rewarming measures
Dysrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythm)
- Assess for myocardial injury - Other causes include
hypoxemia, hypercapnia, electrolyte/acid base imbalances,
circulatory instability, preexisting heart disease.
,Cardiovascular Complications:
Clinical Unit - ANSWER -Fluid and electrolyte imbalances
- Strict I/O
- Monitor hemoglobin & hematocrit
- Monitor for fluid volume deficit and excess
Venous thromboembolism (VTE)
- Ambulation
- Antiembolism stockings
- Sequential compression devices
- Leg exercises
- Pharmacologic prophylaxis (heparin, low- molecular weight
heparin)
Syncope (fainting)
- Check orthostatic BP/HR
- Have patient sit on edge of bed for a few minutes before
standing
- Encourage hydration
Neurologic/Psychologic Complications -
ANSWER -PACU - Emergence delirium:
Restlessness, agitation, disorientation,
thrashing, shouting • Assess for hypoxemia
1st!
• Safety precautions
- Delayed emergence
,Clinical Unit
- Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD): Decline in
cognitive function
- Delirium
- Anxiety and depression
- Alcohol withdrawal
• Prevention
Post-op temp changes: Up to 12 Hours - ANSWER -
Hypothermia: < 96.8 or
36ºC
Possible
Cause:
Effects of anesthesia, body heat loss during
surgical procedure
Post-Op Temp Changes: 48 hr (Post Op day 1 & 2) - ANSWER -
Mild Elevation: < 100.4º or 38ºC Possible Causes:
Inflammatory response to
surgical stress Moderate
Elevation >100.4º Possible
Causes:
Lung congestion, dehydration
Post-Op Temp Changes: After first 48 hrs - ANSWER -
Elevation >100º
, Possible
Causes:
Infection (e.g. wound, urinary,
respiratory)
Gastrointestinal Complications - ANSWER -• Nausea/Vomiting
- Antiemetics
- Aspiration precautions - When to resume diet • Abdominal
distention - Ambulation
- NG tube decompression
- Right-side positioning
- Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) suppositories
Genitourinary Complications - ANSWER -• Oliguria (Low
Urine Output)
- Urine output should be at least 0.5
mL/kg/hr (adult)
- Strict I/O, monitor
BUN/Creatinine
- IV
fluids
Urinary
retention
- Normal positioning for
urination
- Ambulate to BR or
BSC
