Surgical Management after Craniotomy
Focus of Postop care is to monitor the client to detect changes in status and prevent or minimize complications.
Positioning based on type of surgery. NPO status for 2-hours.
Monitoring the dressing: check for drainage (typical amount is 0-50 cc per shift). Excessive amounts of drainage should be reported to physician immediately.
Monitoring lab values: CBC, electrolytes, osmolality, coag studies and ABGs. HCT and HGB
Drug therapy: Routinely given meds include anticonvulsants, histamine blockers and corticosteroids.