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12 Cards in this Set
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ablative surgery |
Surgery that removes diseased tissue |
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Palliative surgery |
Surgery that relieves symptoms and improves functions without correcting the actual problem |
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Reconstructive or restorative surgery |
Surgery to damaged tissues to help function better |
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Constructive surgery |
Surgery that is used for congenital defects such as a cleft palate |
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Cosmetic surgery |
Surgery that fixes up physical appearance |
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How long should you stop herbal medications when having a surgery? |
1 to 2 weeks before surgery |
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Informed consent form |
A document stating that the doctor explain the procedures and risk factors of the procedures |
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Paralytic Ileus |
When peristalsis stop completely in the GI tract |
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Atelectasis |
A collapse alveoli in the lungs |
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Sanguineous |
A bright red color from wound drainage |
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Serosanguinous |
A pinkish color from a wound drainage |
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Serous |
A clear color from wound drainage |
