Treatment is by ventilation with high levels of PEEP, but can be prevented by early stabilization of the fracture. F. Pulmonary complications of orthopaedic disorders include scoliosis, Marfan syndrome. Non pulmonary complications A. Nutrition sufficient nutrition prior to elective surgery, otherwise complications such as wound dehiscence, infection, pneumonia and sepsis can occur. Early elemental feeding through a jejunostomi tube helps multiple trauma patients from complications. Full enteral or parenteral nutrition should be given since energy requirement is elevated during stress.
Protein supplements are beneficial in patients at risk of developing multi organ failure.
Confirmed by elevated cardiac enzymes. Risk factors include age, smoking, increased cholesterol, hypertenson, aortic stenosis, history of coronary artery disease, diabetes, family histori of heart problems. Common in diabetic with neuropathy. Treated by lavage, ntacids and H 2 -blockers, vasopressin at left gastric artery may be required for more serious cases. Signified by caecum distention.