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Craniotomy & Repair of Anterior Cranial Fossa (Affix identification label here) URN: Family name: Craniotomy and Repair of Given name(s): Anterior Cranial Fossa Floor Address: Facility: Date of birth: Sex: M F I ght from [email protected] ght from A. Interpreter / cultural needs Persistent leakage of cerebrospinal fluid from the fistula. This may require further surgery. Qu f f An Interpreter Service is required? Yes No be Meningitis may occur requiring further treatment If Yes, is a qualified Interpreter present? Yes No and antibiotics. A Cultural Support Person is required? Yes No Decrease in your normal body salt concentration. © The State o© The State 2011 Health), of (Department eensland If Yes, is a Cultural Support Person present? Yes No This may require admission to intensive care and further treatment. B. Condition and treatment Skull deformity and/or poor cosmetic result may The doctor has explained that you have the following occur requiring further surgery at a later stage. condition: (Doctor to document in patient’s own words) Abnormal sensations such as pins and needles, Permission to reproduce should should reproduce to Permission sou numbness or pain may occur from the wound after ........................................................................................................................................................................... the operation. This may be temporary or permanent ........................................................................................................................................................................... Small areas of the lung may collapse, increasing This condition requires the following procedure. (Doctor the risk of chest infection. This may need antibiotics to document - include site and/or side where relevant to and physiotherapy. the procedure) Increase risk in obese people of wound infection, chest infection, heart and lung complications, and ........................................................................................................................................................................... thrombosis. ........................................................................................................................................................................... Blood clot in the leg (DVT) causing pain and This brain operation is performed to repair the cranial swelling. In rare cases part of the clot may break off fossa floor and stop the brain fluid leaking through the and go to the lungs. I nose. Rare risks and complications (less than 1%) include: S B I NDING MARGIN Injury to the brain, important nerves or blood Risks of a craniotomy and repair of anterior vessels. This can lead to stroke like complications PROCEDURAL CONSENT FORM IN TH cranial fossa floor which can cause weakness in the face, arms and/or E There are risks and complications with this procedure. legs. RIT They include but are not limited to the following. Death as a result of this procedure is very rare. W Common risks and complications (more than 5%) include: C. Significant risks and procedure options O NOT D Loss of smell. This may be permanent. (Doctor to document in space provided. Continue in Infection requiring antibiotics and further treatment. Medical Record if necessary.) Minor pain, bruising and/or infection from IV ........................................................................................................................................................................... cannula site. This may require treatment with antibiotics. ........................................................................................................................................................................... Bleeding is more common if you have been taking blood thinning drugs such as anticoagulants (eg D. Risks of not having this procedure warfarin, dabigatran, rivaroxaban), antiplatelets (eg (Doctor to document in space provided. Continue in aspirin, clopidogrel, dipyridamole) or supplements Medical Record if necessary.) like fish oil. ........................................................................................................................................................................... Swelling and bruising of the eyes may occur because of the location of the wound. This is ........................................................................................................................................................................... temporary. 013 Uncommon risks and complications (1-5%) include: E. Anaesthetic 10/2 – Heart attack due to the strain on the heart. This procedure may require an anaesthetic. (Doctor to 0 .0 document type of anaesthetic discussed) 2 Stroke or stroke like complications may occur v causing neurological deficits such as weakness in ........................................................................................................................................................................... the face, arms and legs. This could be temporary or permanent. ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Epilepsy which may require medication. This W905 condition may be temporary or permanent. S Memory disturbance or confusion. This could be temporary or permanent. Page 1 of 2 Continues over page ►►► (Affix identification label here) URN: Family name: Craniotomy and Repair of Anterior Given name(s): Cranial Fossa Floor Address: Facility: Date of birth: Sex: M F I F. Patient consent Patients who lack capacity to provide consent I acknowledge that the doctor has explained; Consent must be obtained from a substitute decision maker/s in the order below. my medical condition and the proposed procedure, including additional treatment if the doctor finds Does the patient have an Advance Health Directive (AHD)? something unexpected. I understand the risks, including the risks that are specific to me. Yes Location of the original or certified copy of the AHD: the anaesthetic required for this procedure. I ................................................................................................................................................................ understand the risks, including the risks that are specific to me. No Name of Substitute Decision Maker/s:................................................................................................................ other relevant procedure/treatment options and their associated risks. Signature:...................................................................................................................................... my prognosis and the risks of not having the Relationship to patient: ................................................................................................. procedure. Date:....................................................... PH No: .................................................................. that no guarantee has been made that the Source of decision making authority (tick one): procedure will improve my condition even though it MARGIN IN THIS BINDING DO NOT WRITE has been carried out with due professional care. Tribunal-appointed Guardian the procedure may include a blood transfusion. Attorney/s for health matters under Enduring Power of Attorney or AHD tissues and blood may be removed and could be Statutory Health Attorney used for diagnosis or management of my condition, stored and disposed of sensitively by the hospital. If none of these, the Adult Guardian has provided consent. Ph 1300 QLD OAG (753 624) if immediate life-threatening events happen during the procedure, they will be treated based on my discussions with the doctor or my Acute G. Doctor/delegate statement Resuscitation Plan. I have explained to the patient all the above points a doctor other than the Consultant may conduct the procedure. I understand this could be a doctor under the Patient Consent section (G) and I am of undergoing further training. the opinion that the patient/substitute decision- maker has understood the information. I have been given the following Patient Name of Information Sheet/s: Doctor/delegate: .......................................................................................................................... About Your Anaesthetic Designation:..................................................................................................................................... Craniotomy & Repair of Anterior Cranial Fossa Floor Signature: .......................................................................................................................................... Blood & Blood Products Transfusion Date:....................................................................................................................................................... I was able to ask questions and raise concerns with H. Interpreter’s statement the doctor about my condition, the proposed procedure and its risks, and my treatment options. I have given a sight translation in My questions and concerns have been discussed and answered to my satisfaction. ..................................................................................................................................................................... (state the patient’s language here) of the consent I understand I have the right to change my mind at any time, including after I have signed
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