The amount of discomfort following surgery depends on many things, including the type of surgery performed. Typical discomforts may include: Nausea and vomiting from general anesthesia Sore throat (caused by the tube placed in the windpipe for breathing during surgery) Soreness, pain, and swelling around the incision site Restlessness
and sleeplessness Thirst Constipation and gas (flatulence) What complications may occur after surgery?Sometimes, complications can occur after surgery. These are the most common complications. Complications may include:
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What are problems that can occur with postoperative patients?Nausea and vomiting from general anesthesia. Sore throat (caused by the tube placed in the windpipe for breathing during surgery) Soreness, pain, and swelling around the incision site. Restlessness and sleeplessness.
What is the most common postoperative complication?Common general postoperative complications include postoperative fever, atelectasis, wound infection, embolism and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The highest incidence of postoperative complications is between one and three days after the operation.
Why are older people more prone to postoperative complications?Some common health problems related to aging — increased blood pressure, clogged arteries, and heart and lung disease — may make it more likely that you'll experience side effects or complications during or after surgery. And, just being older sometimes can cause some distressing side effects.
What is the most common postoperative respiratory complications in elderly patients?Atelectasis, respiratory failure and pneumonia are the most common PRCs. The care team should implement routine strategies for their prevention in the older patient.
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