L3 Post-operative Complications PDF

Describe the Management of a Patient with Post-operative Complications Component 5 © Department of Clinical Education & 1 Standards Post-operative Complications - Component 5 Post operative comp...

Describe the Management of a Patient with Post-operative Complications Component 5 © Department of Clinical Education & 1 Standards Post-operative Complications - Component 5 Post operative complications Complications may be specific to the surgery completed May be more generalised in presentation Post-operative complications typically occur between 1-5+ days post surgery. © Department of Clinical Education & 2 Standards Post-operative Complications - Component 5 Common complications Fever Wound infections Embolisms Deep vein thrombosis © Department of Clinical Education & 3 Standards Post-operative Complications - Component 5 0-2 Days post surgery 0-2 days Post operative fever Specific infection relating to the surgery Haematoma © Department of Clinical Education & 4 Standards Post-operative Complications - Component 5 3-5 Days post surgery 3-5 days Pneumonia Sepsis Wound Infection Deep vein thrombosis Phlebitis © Department of Clinical Education & 5 Standards Post-operative Complications - Component 5 5+ Days post surgery Wound infection Urinary Tract Infection Chest infection Deep vein thrombosis Pulmonary Embolism © Department of Clinical Education & 6 Standards Post-operative Complications - Component 5 Management Complete a full set of observations Senior clinician to complete a differential diagnosis on presenting signs, symptoms and observations Senior clinician to identify appropriate patient care pathway OR Convey patient to nearest ED if appropriate © Department of Clinical Education & 7 Standards Post-operative Complications - Component 5 © Department of Clinical Education & 8 Standards