Table 16.7
Goals of postoperative management in free flap transfer

Normal blood pressure

Normothermia with core to peripheral gradient less than 1.5°C.

Haematocrit between 30–35%

Urine output greater than 1 ml/kg/hour

CVP 8–10 mmHg

Regular clinical inspection of flap

Continuous temperature measurement in flap

Low threshold for re-exploration

Normal blood pressure

Normothermia with core to peripheral gradient less than 1.5°C.

Haematocrit between 30–35%

Urine output greater than 1 ml/kg/hour

CVP 8–10 mmHg

Regular clinical inspection of flap

Continuous temperature measurement in flap

Low threshold for re-exploration

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