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Why is morphine contraindicated for a patient having surgery for pancreatic cancer?
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∙ 10y ago
cause spasm of the pancreatic ducts
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∙ 10y agoit causes spasms of the pancreatic ducts
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How is a patient prepared for Meckel's diverticulectomy?
If surgery is indicated for Meckel's diverticulum, an enema is given (unless contraindicated by complications) to completely clear the bowel and avoid infection during surgery.
What is the Whipple procedure carried out for?
The Whipple procedure is a surgery which is used in cases for pancreatic cancer. This is used in order to treat the patient with surgery as needed. It is called Whipple.
What condition may develop in a distal pancreatectomy patient after surgery?
In some case, distal pancreatectomies may also lead to pancreatic insufficiency, depending on the patient's general health condition before surgery and on the extent of pancreatic tissue removal.
What happen if you give your patient too much morphine after having bypass surgery?
I don't think you should be a doctor
What is the purpose of the pre-op testing done on a pancreatectomy patient?
Such tests are required to establish a correct diagnosis for the pancreatic disorder and in the planning the surgery.
Can someone receive a morphine injection into their heart during surgery?
Yes, they can, but in the recent studies of it, they found that it does nothing to help or hinder the patient. After surgery, though, it works as a very helpful pain reliever.
What is the cost of pancreatic cancer surgery?
A lot of money
What has the author Rodney Smith Smith of Marlow written?
Rodney Smith Smith of Marlow has written: 'The Surgery of pancreatic neoplasms' -- subject(s): Surgery, Pancreatic Neoplasms
What is done to help a pancreatectomy patient who is undernourished?
Since many patients with pancreatic cancer are undernourished, appropriate nutritional support, sometimes by tube feedings, may be required prior to surgery.
What are the effects of pancreatic surgery on human body?
Occasional stomach aches
How long does it take to restart the digestive system after surgery?
Depends on the type of surgery, the narcosis, the patient, and the postoperative medication. It can be hours, but might be days. Morphine and lookalikes tend to slow the digestive system down (though newer derivates should be better).
Is every patient tested for HIV before surgery?
The patient is not tested for HIV prior to surgery.
