Postoperative Care of Patients with a History of Substance Use Connie Wang Sheri Berg Carlos Fernandez-Robles Substance abuse remains a major problem in the United States, and physicians can often…
The Pregnant Patient Naveen F. Sangji Haytham M. A. Kaafarani I. INTRODUCTION Pregnant women may present with obstetric and nonobstetric conditions (e.g., trauma, appendicitis, cholecystitis, bowel obstruction) whose definitive care…
The Geriatric Patient Elie P. Ramly Haytham M. A. Kaafarani INTRODUCTION Older patients constitute a substantial proportion of the current surgical population, with more than half of all operations in…
The Morbidly Obese Patient Yasuko Nagasaka Jean Kwo I. INTRODUCTION Excess body weight is associated with an increased risk of death, because an elevated body mass index (BMI) increases the…
Pediatric Postanesthesia Care Unit Ashlee Holman Erik Shank OVERVIEW Transport from the Operating Room to Arrival in the Postanesthesia Care Unit The pediatric postanesthesia care unit (PACU) is a unique…
Perioperative Injuries (Ocular, Oropharyngeal, Dental, Nerve, Extravasation) Bryan Simmons Edward A. Bittner Ocular, oropharyngeal, dental, nerve, and extravasation injuries represent a notable source of perioperative complications that can be debilitating….
Transfusion Reactions Adeola Sadik Jarone Lee I. TRANSFUSION REACTIONS All types of transfusions carry the risk of causing subacute, acute, and delayed adverse events. Prompt recognition of a transfusion-related event…
Allergy and Anaphylaxis During the Postoperative Period Matthew Sigakis I. INTRODUCTION Immediate hypersensitivity reactions to anesthetic and associated agents used during the perioperative period have been reported with increasing frequency….
Gastrointestinal Complications Christina Anne Jelly D. Dante Yeh I. INTRODUCTION A. Postoperative gastrointestinal (GI) complications occur most commonly following abdominal and pelvic operations. However, GI complications may occur after any…
Endocrine Abnormalities: Glucose Control, Adrenal Insufficiency, and Thyroid Storm Alana B. Birner Kathryn L. Butler I. INTRODUCTION A. Recognition of endocrine disorders requires a high index of suspicion among clinicians…
