Atelectasis

Partial Collapse of the lung

Hypoxia

low oxygen in the body’s tissues

DVT

Causes

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Prophylactic

given to PREVENT a problem

Protects ahead of time

Prophylactic antibiotics

prevent infection before surgery

Prophylactic anticoagulants

prevent blood clots after surgery

Prophylactic vaccines

prevent disease

An Elevated WBC count is what?

An immune response

malignant hyperthermia

a dangerous reaction to anesthesia, body goes into overdrive causing the body to Contract hard (rigidity), Burn tons of energy, Produce heat FAST, Release lots of CO₂

If malignant hyperthermia is not treated quickly it can cause

cardiac arrest, organ failure, death

Restlessness after surgery is an early sign of

early hypoxia or shock sign

Coughing and the use of an incentive spirometer after surgery prevents

atelectasis, pneumonia, hypoxia

Poor positioning during surgery can cause

Nerve damage, pressure injuries, and impaired circulation

COPD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

OSA

obstructive sleep apnea

CAD

Coronary Artery Disease

CHF

Congestive Heart Failure

Multimodal therapy

using more than one type of treatment together to get better results

Maxillofacial surgeries

surgeries of the face, jaw, mouth, and facial bones

Edematous

swollen from fluid build up

Cyanotic

bluish color of the skin, lips, or nails due to low oxygen

Bronchodilator

a medication that opens up the airways in the lungs

Corticosteroids

medications that reduce inflammation and suppress the immune response

Anticholinergic

a medication that blocks acetylcholine (a nerve chemical)

dries secretions, relaxes airways, and slows certain body functions