Crossword-Solution: POSTOPERATIVE 13 letters, 2 clues 🏆 scrabble score: 20

This covering of the tracheal incision by the slipping back of the drawn-aside thyroidal isthmus is one of the most frequent avoidable causes of mortality, because it deflects the cannula off into the tissues when it is replaced after cleaning during the early postoperative period.

Monolateral or bilateral paralysis of the larynx is by no means an uncommon postoperative sequel to thyroidectomy, even though the recurrent nerves have been in no way injured at operation.

Under ordinary conditions when the patient has not been operated upon for gastro-intestinal disorders, gall bladder or kidney diseases, the dietetic régime is as follows: ~Postoperative Feeding.~--First day: starvation, a little hot or cold water or carbonated water may be given if there is no nausea or vomiting.

Acute illnesses, including operations 70 ” ” Previous year’s record: Lost no days from illness 42 ” ” Operations performed, followed by complete cure 27 ” ” Marked loss of weight 23 ” ” Total loss of time from illness, including postoperative treatment, would equal entire time of one woman for 8½ months.