Mnemonic

ABIDE:

• Anaesthetic
• Bleeding
• Infection
• Damage, meaning trauma
• Embolus, from blood clot formation

References

1. LAPSurgery Australia. (2018). Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. [online] Available at: https://www.lapsurgeryaustralia.com.au/weight-loss-solutions/laparoscopic-sleeve-gastrectomy [Accessed 18 May 2018].