AH1 Ex1 Ch.20 Post-Op

A conditions where the base of the tongue falls backward against the soft palate and occludes the pharynx; most pronounced in the supine position and in the patient who is extremely sleepy after surgery

An abnormal condition characterized by the collapse of alveoli, preventing the respiratory exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen in a part of the lungs

Narrowing and obstruction of the lumen of the bronchi caused by spasm of the peribronchial smooth muscle; may occur postoperatively as a result of endotracheal intubation or in patients with chronic bronchitis and asthma

Longer than normal recovery from anesthesia that is usually related to prolonged drug action

A neurologic alteratin in recovery from anesthesia that can include behaviors such as restlessness, agitation, disorientation, thrashing, and shouting

The infusion of pain-relieving medications through a catheter placed into the epidural space surrounding the spinal cord

A system of routing patients through the postanesthesia care unit (PACu) depending on the type of anesthesia and surgery experienced and expected discharge from the unit

Intermittent spasms of the diaphragm caused by irritation of the phrenic nerve, which innervates the diaphragm

Decreased respiratory function characterized by decreased respiratory rate or effort, hypoxemia, and an increasing PaCO₂ (hypercapnia)

The rapid progression of patients through Phase I; used for both inpatients and outpatients

Fainting that may occur with decreased cardiac output, fluid deficiets, or defects in cerebral perfusion

Separation and disruption of previously joined wound edges