POSTOPERATIVE CARE AND COMPLICATIONS OF DAMAGE CONTROL SURGERY

Authors
MARTIN RR BYRNE M
Citation
Rr. Martin et M. Byrne, POSTOPERATIVE CARE AND COMPLICATIONS OF DAMAGE CONTROL SURGERY, The Surgical clinics of North America, 77(4), 1997, pp. 929
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
The Surgical clinics of North America → ACNP
ISSN journal
00396109
Volume
77
Issue
4
Year of publication
1997
Database
ISI
SICI code
0039-6109(1997)77:4<929:PCACOD>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
Successful outcome with damage control procedures requires aggressive management of metabolic derangements in the postoperative phase. immed iate concerns are continued resuscitation, restoration of hemostasis, normothermia, correction of acidosis and coagulation disorders. Return to the operating room must be planned and complications anticipated, especially abdominal wound difficulties. Vigilance must be maintained to minimize missed injuries.