0
What is the normal capillary refill time in a geriatric patient after surgery?
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
In older pediatric patients 2-4 seconds can be considered "normal," but factors such as respiratory status and ambient temperature need to be considered in relation to these times as well. In neonates, because capillaries of the head and/or chest are sometimes used for assessment, different values appear in the literature. An upper limit of 3 seconds is a general guideline, but averages of roughly 2 seconds are considered "normal."
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Can septoplasty surgery be performed as an out-patient procedure?
Septoplasty surgery can be performed as an out-patient procedure in fact this is the normal. The surgery can last one to two hours and is done with general anesthesia.
What is a good 7 day diet plan for a heart surgery patient?
A seven-day diet plan for a heart surgery patient would depend on the type of surgery and the underlying condition. For example, a valve replacement patient may not need significant fat and sodium restriction beyond that of a normal patient. A neonatal heart surgery patient should be on breastmilk.
What does a cancer patient's recovery depend on following an orchiectomy?
Normal results depend on the location and stage of the patient's cancer at the time of surgery.
What is the normal capillary refill in sheep?
Capillary refill is the process of blood returning to the body. The normal capillary refill in a sheep is less than 2 seconds.
What is it called when Surgery is canceled because patient has a urinary tract infection UTI against normal protocol?
COAD
What is normal heart rate for geriatric?
120 beat per min plus age
What is capillary telangiectasia?
Capillary telangiectasia's are small areas of dilated capillaries within otherwise normal brain tissue. It is hard to find Capillary telangiectasia's on a MRI test.
What questions should an eye surgery patient ask his surgeon?
How many times has the surgeon performed this specific procedure?Should the physician be contacted if pain develops after the surgery?When can normal activities be resumed?What about driving?
What general questions should a patient ask his surgeon prior to a pancreatectomy?
What do I need to do before surgery?What type of anesthesia will be used?How long will it take to recover from the surgery?When can I expect to return to work and/or resume normal activities?
What is the normal time for capillary refill and skin turgor?
3sec
Why would an individual need to have a gastrostomy performed?
A gastrostomy is a surgery, in which an artificial channel to the stomach is laid, to sustain nutrition of the patient. This is necessary when "normal" eating is no longer possible.
Why patient do not eat solid food after surgery?
Yes - it is normal to not be hungry after surgery. Surgery is commonly performed under general anesthesia. General anesthesia often causes not only loss of appetite but also nausea (one of the reasons they tell people not to eat before surgery). Once the nausea wears off however, it is fairly common to be very hungry since the patient usually hasn't eaten in a while. Just how long it takes for appetite to come back depends on how well the patient feels after the surgery. The worse they feel, the more likely they are to not feel hungry.
