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…
Acid-Base Disorders Kevin H. Zhao Kathryn L. Butler Acid-base disorders arise in a wide variety of postoperative scenarios and have severe consequences on organ function and perfusion. An abnormal pH…
Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders Kevin Blackney Jonathan Charnin I. INTRODUCTION A. Multiple systems are used to regulate fluids and electrolytes during “normal” states of health. In the perioperative period, homeostatic…
Temperature Abnormalities Craig S. Jabaley Kathryn L. Butler I. INTRODUCTION A. Temperature abnormalities are frequently encountered postoperatively because anesthetic, surgical, and environmental factors work in concert to disrupt thermostasis. Although…
Postoperative Hemorrhage Matthew Tichauer Martha DiMilla D. Dante Yeh I. INTRODUCTION Perioperative bleeding, a risk with any operation, presents a challenge for both the surgeon and anesthesiologist. While mortality associated…
Acute Perioperative Urinary and Renal Dysfunction Michael Hermann Sheri Berg EPIDEMIOLOGY The exact percentage of patients who suffer from some degree of acute kidney injury (AKI) is difficult to assess,…
Postoperative Central Nervous System Dysfunction Meredith Miller Ala Nozari Changes in mental function after anesthesia and surgery were described more than 50 years ago. Because these phenomena have been elucidated…
Perioperative Cardiac Complications Milad Sharifpour Kenneth Shelton The likelihood of postoperative cardiac complications is influenced by the type of surgery, the patient’s preexisting comorbid state, and perioperative management. Postoperative complications…
Postoperative Respiratory Complications Tao Shen Richard M. Pino I. INTRODUCTION Postoperative respiratory complications occur commonly and are a significant source of morbidity and mortality. A large Australian review showed respiratory…
