Postop Complications

Respiratory Complications

Airway obstruction

Respiratory Complications

Atelectasis

Respiratory Complications

Pneumonia

Respiratory Complications

Pulmonary embolism

Respiratory Complications Prevention

Deep breathing

Respiratory Complications Prevention

Incentive spirometer

Respiratory Complications Prevention

Early ambulation

Incentive Spirometer

A handheld medical device designed to help patients take deep, slow breaths

Incentive Spirometer

Keeps lungs active

Incentive Spirometer

Expands collapse-prone air sacs (alveoli)

Incentive Spirometer

Clears mucus

Incentive Spirometer

Most commonly prescribed after surgery (especially chest or abdominal procedures), during prolonged bed rest, or for respiratory conditions like pneumonia

Cardiovascular Complications

Hemorrhage

Cardiovascular Complications

Hypotension

Cardiovascular Complications

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Cardiovascular Complications

Shock

Cardiovascular Complications Prevention

Leg exercises

Cardiovascular Complications Prevention

Compression stockings

Cardiovascular Complications Prevention

Anticoagulants

Cardiovascular Complications Prevention

Ambulation

Urinary Complications

Urinary retention

Urinary Complications

UTI

Urinary Complications Interventions

Encourage voiding

Urinary Complications Interventions

Catheterize if ordered

Gastrointestinal Complications

Paralytic ileus

Gastrointestinal Complications

Constipation

Gastrointestinal Complications

Nausea and vomiting

Gastrointestinal Complications Interventions

Early ambulation

Gastrointestinal Complications Interventions

Adequate fluids

Gastrointestinal Complications Interventions

Antiemetics

Gastrointestinal Complications Interventions

Stool softeners

Wound Complications - Infection

Signs include fever, redness, swelling, purulent drainage

Wound Complications - Hematoma

Collection of blood beneath the incision

Wound Complications - Seroma

Collection of serous fluid

Wound Complications - Wound Dehiscence

Partial or complete separation of the incision

Wound Dehiscence Nursing Action

Cover with sterile saline dressing

Wound Dehiscence Nursing Action

Notify surgeon immediately

Wound Complications - Evisceration

Protrusion of internal organs

Evisceration Emergency Nursing Management

Stay with the patient

Evisceration Emergency Nursing Management

Cover organs with a sterile saline-moistened dressing

Evisceration Emergency Nursing Management

Flex the patient’s knees slightly

Evisceration Emergency Nursing Management

Notify the surgeon immediately