Anaesthetic Management of Intestinal Obstruction
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Which condition accounts for the majority of cases of intestinal obstruction?

  • Abdominal adhesions (correct)
  • Perforation
  • Sepsis
  • Ischaemia

    • What are the serious complications associated with intestinal obstruction?

  • Resuscitation and preoperative optimisation
  • Diagnostic tools and emergency surgical care
  • Perforation, ischaemia, and sepsis (correct)
  • Hidden losses during fluid resuscitation

    • What is the recommended approach to improve outcomes in intestinal obstruction?

  • Improvement in diagnostic tools and availability of emergency surgical care
  • Consideration of hidden losses during fluid resuscitation
  • Resuscitation and preoperative optimisation (correct)
  • Protracted clinical course or life-threatening complications

    • What percentage of acute adult surgical referrals are due to bowel obstruction?

    <p>20-30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant risk associated with intestinal obstruction?

    <p>Morbidity and mortality</p> Signup and view all the answers

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