POST-OPERATIVE PULMONARY COMPLICATIONS IN TROOPS

Post-operative fluid complications.

Early Post-Operative Complications in Cataract Surgery

To date a number of techniques have been used for cataract surgery. However phacoemulsification is the most common method. Other methods such as intraand extracapsular cataract extraction, mini-nuc, phacosection, sandwich and phaconit have also been used by many surgeons. Over the years, the techniques of cataract surgery have evolved into a safe and successful procedure for visual rehabilitati...

Right atrial myxoma. Unusual post-operative complications.

This case report concerns a patient with right atrial myxoma who had few features to suggest this diagnosis before cardiac catheterization. Fifteen days after successful removal of the tumor she developed an acute anterior myocardial infarction. Her convalescence from this was complicated by various rhythm disturbances including left atrial rhythm and ventricular tachyarrhythmias. Possible unde...

Thyroidectomy: post-operative care and common complications.

Any surgical procedure involves risks. Thyroid surgery can cause potentially fatal complications during the early post-operative phase. It is essential that nurses have the knowledge and skills to detect early signs and symptoms of potential complications and take appropriate action. Early detection and rapid response are key to maintaining patient safety and minimising harm.

Does pleurotomy during internal mammary artery harvest increase post-operative pulmonary complications?

A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether pleurotomy during internal mammary artery (IMA) harvest increases post-operative pulmonary complications. Altogether, 154 papers were found using the reported search, of which 8 presented the best evidence to answer the clinical question. The author, journal, date and coun...