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===Gastric decompression===
 
===Gastric decompression===
Performed by introduction of a lubricated premeasured (from nostril to last rib) stomach tube or by trocharizing the most tympanic area caudal to the ribs with a 14 to 16 gauge catheter. Sedation may be required to allow the passage of the stomach tube. Suitable drugs for this include [[Opioids#Butorphanol|butorphanol]] or oxymorphone and [[Benzodiazepines#Diazepam|diazepam]].
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Performed by introduction of a lubricated premeasured (from nostril to last rib) stomach tube or by trocharizing the most tympanic area caudal to the ribs with a 14 to 16 gauge catheter. Sedation may be required to allow the passage of the stomach tube. Suitable drugs for this include [[Opioids#Butorphanol|butorphanol]], fentanyl or oxymorphone and [[Benzodiazepines#Diazepam|diazepam]].
    
===Other treatment===
 
===Other treatment===
 
*For shock: Prednisolone sodium succinate or dexamethasone sodium phosphate.
 
*For shock: Prednisolone sodium succinate or dexamethasone sodium phosphate.
*For bacterial translocation and endotoxaemia: Broad spectrum antibiotics (e.g. [[Cephalosporins|cephalosporin]] and a [[Fluoroquinolones|fluoroquinolone]])
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*For bacterial translocation and endotoxaemia: Broad spectrum antibiotics (e.g. [[Cephalosporins|cephalosporin]] and a [[Fluoroquinolones|fluoroquinolone]]) should also be given at surgical induction through to the postoperative period.
 
*For cardiac arrythmias: indicated if weakness, sycope, tachycardia runs with R on T complexes, ventricular tachycardia at rates >150bpm. Treated by correcting acid-base, electrolyte and haemostatic disturbances. The treatment is lidocaine by bolus or continuous rate infusion or procainamide if they persist.
 
*For cardiac arrythmias: indicated if weakness, sycope, tachycardia runs with R on T complexes, ventricular tachycardia at rates >150bpm. Treated by correcting acid-base, electrolyte and haemostatic disturbances. The treatment is lidocaine by bolus or continuous rate infusion or procainamide if they persist.
 
*For analgesia: Pure opiod of morphine, methadone or fentanyl.
 
*For analgesia: Pure opiod of morphine, methadone or fentanyl.
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===Anaesthesia===
 
===Anaesthesia===
Anaesthesia must be carried out with care even after the patient has been stabilised.
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Anaesthesia must be carried out with care even after the patient has been stabilised. There are limited protocols but included fentanyl and diazepam bolus or titrated propofol. Maintenance can be achieved with the use of isoflurane and sevoflurane in oxygen however nitrous oxide should be avoided due to third spacing. Regular routine monitoring of urine production, blood pressure, central venous pressure, PCV, total solids, blood gas and serum electrolytes. High rates of fluids should be used to maintain tissue perfusion and arterial blood pressure
    
===Surgery===
 
===Surgery===
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