Post-Op Care Guidelines- Questions and Answers
1. Anesthetic Com- Issues arising from administering anesthesia, including hypothermia and emer-
plications gence delirium
2. Extubation Process of removing the endotracheal tube from a patient post-surgery
3. Hypothermia Dangerous drop in body temperature, particularly attecting the brain and heart
4. Emergence Delir- State where the patient exhibits uncontrollable movements post-anesthesia
ium
5. Seroma Accumulation of fluid under the skin due to excessive movement
6. Dehiscence Premature loss of sutures leading to the opening of the surgical site
7. Immobilization Lack of movement due to sickness or trauma, hindering recovery
8. Cryotherapy Application of cold to reduce blood flow and edema, providing pain relief
9. Passive Range of Technique to prevent joint contracture, improve blood flow, and maintain joint
Motion movement
10. Thermotherapy Application of warm heat to increase circulation and relieve pain
11. Massage Therapy Treatment to relax muscles, improve blood flow, and alleviate pain
12. Client Education Informing clients about post-operative care, including confinement, exercise, and
medication
13. Post-op Care of Cleaning and maintaining surgical drains to prevent infection
Drains
14. Post-op Care of Monitoring bandages for proper positioning, skin irritation, and signs of infection
Bandages
15. Wound Cleansing Process of cleaning a wound with warm sterile saline solution
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1. Anesthetic Com- Issues arising from administering anesthesia, including hypothermia and emer-
plications gence delirium
2. Extubation Process of removing the endotracheal tube from a patient post-surgery
3. Hypothermia Dangerous drop in body temperature, particularly attecting the brain and heart
4. Emergence Delir- State where the patient exhibits uncontrollable movements post-anesthesia
ium
5. Seroma Accumulation of fluid under the skin due to excessive movement
6. Dehiscence Premature loss of sutures leading to the opening of the surgical site
7. Immobilization Lack of movement due to sickness or trauma, hindering recovery
8. Cryotherapy Application of cold to reduce blood flow and edema, providing pain relief
9. Passive Range of Technique to prevent joint contracture, improve blood flow, and maintain joint
Motion movement
10. Thermotherapy Application of warm heat to increase circulation and relieve pain
11. Massage Therapy Treatment to relax muscles, improve blood flow, and alleviate pain
12. Client Education Informing clients about post-operative care, including confinement, exercise, and
medication
13. Post-op Care of Cleaning and maintaining surgical drains to prevent infection
Drains
14. Post-op Care of Monitoring bandages for proper positioning, skin irritation, and signs of infection
Bandages
15. Wound Cleansing Process of cleaning a wound with warm sterile saline solution
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