Case List History Objectives Radiology Images Questions POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS Case #1 - This 70 year old female underwent emergency sigmoid resection and colostomy DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 11.) What are possible further steps in management? Further steps in management: Stop nephrotoxic drugs and adjust doses of drugs excreted by kidneys as necessary Maintain hydration to reduce further damage Insert CVP line and possibly a Swan Ganz catheter to evaluate cardiac output and guide fluid therapy If volume status is normal, and cardiac output is reduced, inotropic agents will be indicated
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