Post-op complications

• Post-Op Complications:

  • Pain
  • Incision site
  • Operative procedure
• Post-Op Complications:

  • Respiratory
  • Reduced lung volumes (Functional Residual Capacity)
  • Hypoventilation
  • Sputum retention
• Post-Op Complications:

  • Reduced mobility
  • Pain
  • Muscle wasting
  • Reduced ROM
  • Lines / tubes
• Post-Op Complications:

  • Circulatory
  • Haemorrhage - may present as high volume of blood in drains
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • DVT