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Surgery
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the art & science of treating diseases, injuries & deformities by operation & instrumentation.
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Preoperative
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starts w/decision for surgery and ends when to OR table
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Intraoperative
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OR table till to PACU
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Postoperative
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PACU till fully recovered.
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PACU
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Post Anesthesia Care Unit
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UA
CXR EKG PFT ABG TCDB |
-Urinalysis
-Chest X-ray -Electrocardiogram -Pulmonary Function Test -Arterial blood gas -Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe |
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General Anesthesia
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loss of sensation, memory. (put you to sleep - hypnosis), IV-Gas-combo
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Regional Anesthesia
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loss of sensation & motor activity, in a localized part of the body.
epidural catheter, epidural Anesthesia, Spinal anesthesia SAB - subarachnoid blocks |
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Local Anesthesia
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directly into/around area where surgery/working on is. (dental work)
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Benzodiazapines:
Barbituates: Scolpamine: |
for anxiety
assist w/anesthesia reduce secretions, can also be used as anti-emetic |
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-ectomy
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Removal of an organ or gland
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-rrhaphy
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Suturing or stitching
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-ostomy
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Providing an opening (stoma)
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-otomy
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Cutting into
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-plasty
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Plastic repair
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-oscopy
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Looking into
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Types of Surgery:
Diagnostic |
Confirms a diagnosis, determines the cause of the symptoms.
(lymph node biopsy, exploratory laparotomy, colonoscopy) |
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Curative
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removes or repairs damaged or diseased tissues or organs, elimination or repair of pathology
(appendectomy, hysterectomy) |
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Reconstructive
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Partial or complete restoration of a damaged organ or tissue to its original appearance and function (like rejoining a separated area), or strengthen a weakened area. (herniorrhaphy, hip pinning, hip replacement)
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Constructive
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Repair of a congenitally defective organ or tissue by improving its function or appearance.
(Mitral Valve Replacement) |
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Cosmetic
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Intervention primarily for alteration of personal appearance, improves appearance.
(rhinoplasty, breast implants, revision of scars, liposuction) |
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Palliative CA
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Performed to relieve symptoms of a disease process but is not curative.
(colostomy) |
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Transplant
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Removal of a diseased organ or tissue and replace with histocompatible organ or tissue.
(heart transplant, corneal transplant) |
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Preventative
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Removal of a mole before it becomes cancerous.
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Explorative
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Surgical term to determine the extent of the disease.
(exploratory laporotomy) |
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Urgency of Surgery:
Emergency |
Must be performed immediately to (1) maintain life; (2) maintain organ or limb function; (3) remove a damaged organ; (4) stop hemorrhage.
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Imperative
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Requires surgical intervention with 24-48 hours.
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Planned or Required
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Surgical intervention is important, but it can be scheduled several weeks or months in advance
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Elective
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Performed for the person's well-being but is not absolutely necessary
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Optional
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Surgery performed simply for individual's preference. It is not needed.
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Hemolytic reactions:
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incompatibility between client and donor blood
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Febrile reaction:
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sensitivity of the client's blood to WBC's, platelets, or plasma proteins.
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Allergic reaction (mild):
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sensitivity to infused plasma proteins.
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Allergic reaction (severe):
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antibody-antigen reaction
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Circulatory overload:
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blood given faster than the circulation can accommodate.
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Sepsis:
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contaminated blood administered. Risk of sepsis increases if blood hangs for more than 4 hours.
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