What are 3 possible cardiac complications someone could have in the PACU?
dysrhythmias, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, hypovolemic shock, hemorrhage
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What is the name of the scan they do to figure out if you have osteoporosis?
DEXA scan (Bone density scan)
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What are some interventions for compartment syndrome?
fasciotomy, bivalvement of cast
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What is the difference between skin traction and skeletal traction?
Skin traction is external, short term, and has less pounds of weight on it, skeletal is more long term, it goes through bone, and has more pounds of weight on
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What type of surgery would an appendectomy be?
curative surgery
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What are some clues that someone is having anesthesia awareness?
Changes in vital signs, movement
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Name 3 possible causes of delirium.
acid-base imbalances, urinary retention, fever, sleep deprivation, fecal impaction, etc.
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Who is more at risk for fat embolism syndrome?
people with long bone fractures or pelvic fractures