Notes in OG2.4 Perioperative care in gynaecology

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Published	10/04/2024	Do a CXR preoperatively if {{c1::known cardiac/resp disease}}, {{c1::recent chest infection}} or {{c1::suspected malignancy}}
Published	10/04/2024	Do an ECG preoperatively if {{c1::HTN}}, {{c1::known cardiac disease}} or {{c1::age > 60}}
Published	10/04/2024	Tubal ligation should be performed in the {{c1::follicular}} phase of the cycle
Published	10/04/2024	After tubal ligation, women should be advised to use alternative contraceptive measures until the time of {{c1::their next period}}
Published	10/04/2024	Oral anticoagulants should be stopped at least {{c1::72 hours}} before surgery
Published	10/04/2024	OCPs should be stopped at least {{c1::4 weeks}} before surgery
Published	10/04/2024	T/F Bronchodilators should be stopped before gynecological surgery.{{c1::F}}
Published	10/04/2024	T/F patients with diabetes should use routine daily insulin on the day of their surgery.{{c1::F}}
Published	10/04/2024	VTE prophylaxis in high risk individuals include {{c1::graduated compression stockings}} and {{c1::LMWH}}
Published	10/04/2024	VTE prophylaxis in low risk individuals include {{c1::graduated compression stockings}}
Published	10/04/2024	A single dose of {{c1::cefuroxime}}, {{c1::metronidazole}} or {{c1::co-amoxiclav}} can be used as post-operative infection prophylaxis
Published	10/04/2024	Urine output after surgery should be > {{c1::30 ml/h}}
Published	10/04/2024	Basal fluid requirements for an adult is {{c1::30 - 40}}mL/kg/day
Published	10/04/2024	Daily sodium requirement for a 70 kg adult is {{c1::70}} mmol
Published	10/04/2024	Daily K requirement is {{c1::70}} mmol
Published	10/04/2024	Suction drains can be removed once the daily drainage rate falls below {{c1::20}} mL
Published	10/04/2024	Transverse abdominal wound sutures should be removed after {{c1::4 - 6}} days
Published	10/04/2024	Midline wounds sutures should be removed after {{c1::7 - 10}} days
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