Mitral Valve
50% of patients develop this after surgery for mitral regurgitation
What is Atrial Fibrillation
This special soap is used the night before in the shower, and again within 6 hours of surgery to prevent infection
What is Chlorohexadine (CHG)?
This complication can be prevented by ambulation, TED hose, SCD's and flexion extension exercises.
What is DVT?
This silky dressing should be placed over the opening of the chest tube site when removed.
What is Vaseline gauze?
This should be done 4-6 times per day starting on post-op day 1
What is ambulation?
A connective tissue disorder associated with mitral valve issues and aneurysms
What is Marfan Syndrome?
This medication must be shut off about 2-2.5 hours prior to open-heart surgery
What is heparin?
This complication usually is manifested by edema, crackles, and the patient requiring oxygen.
What is fluid overload?
This complication can occur after chest tube removal and is manifested by decreased lung sounds, increased O2 requirements, shortness of breath, and is diagnosed with Xray
What is pneumothorax?
This infection can be prevented with good handwashing, swab caps, alcohol wiping the port, CHG bathing, and ensuring that sterile technique is used for dressing changes.
What is CLABSI?
A device inserted to increase coronary perfusion, decrease afterload, and is timed with diastole
What is a balloon pump?
This antibiotic is given within 2 hours of surgical incision for patients at risk for MRSA (or have a history of) or are allergic to Ancef
What is vancomycin?
This heart rhythm occurs frequently post-operatively and is characterized by an irregular heart rate with no discernible P-wave
What is atrial fibrillation?
This is manifested by fluctuation of drainage in the tube, and bubbling of the air chamber
What is an air leak?
This pre-operative test may get forgotten, but is important to reduce the risk of CAUTI, sepsis, and lack of hospital reimbursement
What is pre-op UA?
An infection that affects the valves of the heart
What is endocarditis?
This guideline provides recommendations for antibiotics, beta blockers, foley removal, and more.
What is Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP)?
This all-over flushing occurs if the infusion of vancomycin is given to fast
What is Red-Man syndrome?
These come in 100 cc and 400 cc collection devices
What is a JP bulb?
What is hypovolemia?
The card that we give to patients for them to present to their provider during dental procedures or other invasive procedures to minimize risk for endocarditis
What is SBE prophylaxis?
This medication has ben show to improve hemodynamic instability, decrease dysrhythmias and reduce morbidity and mortality in CABG patients
What is a beta blocker?
This phenomenon happens when fluid is trapped in the pericardial sac, exhibiting signs of hypotension, myocardial ischemia, and is an emergent situation
What is tamponade?
The position your patient should be in for removal of chest tubes
What is in bed with HOB 30-45 degrees?
This drug may be given to reduce post-operative bleeding and reverse residual heparin
What is protamine?