Thyroid Surgery Complications and Clinical Findings

Flashcards covering postsurgical thyroid complications including haematoma, thyroid storm, hypocalcaemia, nerve injury, and midline node swelling characteristics.

postsurgery complication including ________,________,________and _________.

Haemtoma Thyroid storm Hypoclcaemia Hoarseness of the voice

A postsurgical haematoma presents with symptoms such as stridor, neck swelling, and a __________ neck wound.

tense

The emergency treatment for a tense postsurgical haematoma is __________ decompression (______) at the bedside.

bedside. Cut the sutures and open the wound

Thyroid storm is a life-threatening condition characterized by the sudden release of large amounts of __________ hormone.

thyroid

The estimated mortality rate associated with thyroid storm is between __________ to __________ percent.

$8\%$ to $25\%$

Medications used in the treatment of thyroid storm include _____, ______, ________, and __________.

Propylthiouracil, Lugol's iodine solution, Dexamethasone, Propranolol

Postoperative hypocalcaemia is caused by accidental damage to the __________ glands.

parathyroid

Mild symptoms of hypocalcaemia include perioral tingling, numbness, and __________ in the fingers and toes.

pins and needles

Severe hypocalcaemia can lead to _______ and __________.

muscle spasms Tetany

The intravenous treatment for severe hypocalcaemia is Calcium Gluconate or __________.

Calcium Chloride

Injury to the __________ nerve results in true vocal-fold paresis or paralysis.

recurrent laryngeal

Unilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve injury symptoms include hoarseness, dysphagia, and __________.

aspiration

Bilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve injury results in biphasic stridor and requires an emergency __________.

tracheotomy