“12 Highest Risk Factors” Causing Emboli in Surgeries
We call the dangerous clinical picture which is set with the blockage of the blood flow in the vein with coagulum, fat, parasites, foreign bodies (filling materials etc.) or air as “Emboli”.
Emboli, which could have “critical effect on life” depending on the location of the vein, the importance of the organ whose nutrition is impeded, would be observed more commonly in these persons having the following characteristics. Please take into account.
- Advanced age,
- Obesity,
- Duration of the operation
- Extensive Varicose,
- Use of contraceptives or drugs that contain hormones
- Being pregnant or having just given birth.
- Immobility over 3 days after surgery or presence of a cast on the leg
- Having suffered a heart attack previously
- Blood coagulation disorders
- Bone fractures in the hip or leg
- Sleeve gastrectomy operations done for weight loss
- Heavy smoking
Please add up the points given to the factors, which is relevant for you while considering the surgeries you are planning to go under in the near future:
The level of risk for the planned surgery, corresponding to your total score, is as follows:
“low” – 1 points
“middle” – 2 points
“high”- between 3-4
“very high” – 5 points and over
Risk Factors with 1 point:
Minor surgeries (with duration less than one hour +/- general anesthesia)
Age between 40-60.
Pregnancy, having given a birth recently
Obesity
Using contraceptives and drugs containing hormones
Risk factors with 2 points:
Major surgeries ( operations lasting more than one hour under general anesthesia)
Gypsum on lower extremities
Patients who are suggested to stay in bed for more than 72 hours after surgery
Establishment of central vascular access
Age over 60
Patients who have previously had a diagnosis of cancer
Risk factors with 3 points:
Previous heart attack,
Coronary failure,
Sepsis (common blood infection)
Free tissue transfer surgeries
Previous emboli or deep vein thrombosis
Coagulopathy
Risk factors with 5 points,
Hip, pelvis, leg fractures
Paralysis
Multiple trauma
Acute spinal cord injuries
