USMLE® Step 2 CK · Perioperative Medicine · Topic PERIOP-COMPL-01
Postoperative surgical & systemic complications
Postoperative surgical & systemic complications (PERIOP-COMPL-01) in USMLE® Step 2 CK Perioperative Medicine (USMLE® Step 2 CK Review Book p. 126). Guideline basis: CDC/NHSN SSI Surveillance Definitions; 2013 WSACS Abdominal Compartment Syndrome Guideline. Covers: Anastomotic leak, Surgical site infection & antibiotic prophylaxis by wound classification, Abdominal compartment syndrome, Wound dehiscence, evisceration & wound healing factors. Practice 9 QuestionBank questions, ChartWalk bedside clinical algorithms, FlashCards, and ImageBank on TheCodexes.com. Understand beyond your boards.
- Topic Code
- PERIOP-COMPL-01
- Chapter
- Perioperative Medicine
- Review Book Page
- p. 126
- QuestionBank Items
- 9 questions
Primary Guideline / Source: CDC/NHSN SSI Surveillance Definitions; 2013 WSACS Abdominal Compartment Syndrome Guideline
Key Clinical Sections
- Anastomotic leak
- Surgical site infection & antibiotic prophylaxis by wound classification
- Abdominal compartment syndrome
- Wound dehiscence, evisceration & wound healing factors
- Post-bariatric internal hernia & ischemic colitis
- Postoperative ileus, urinary retention, delirium & alcohol withdrawal