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What is an operation? |
All such diagnostic or therapeutic interventions, in which we disrupt the body integrity orreconstruct the continuity of the tissues are called operations. |
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Types of operations |
- bloodless operations - bloody operations |
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Types of operating theatres |
Septic and aseptic |
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In septic operating theatre... |
..the infected parts of the body are operated. eg. infected purulent wounds |
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In asepti operating theatre... |
..the danger of bacterial infection does not usually exist. eg. varicectomy |
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Can septic and aseptic operating rooms have a common corridor? |
Yes, its the preparing of the surgical area which is important. |
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What should you do before you enter the operating room? |
Before entering into the operating room, you should change your dresses inthe dressing (or locker) room (of the operating complex) and wear the surgical cap and the facemask. |
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Characteristics of the operating theatre (size, walls, ventilation, doors, equipments) |
- size: 50-70 m2 - no windows (usually) - walls covered with tiles up to the ceiling - easily cleaned - architecturally separate from wardsand intensive care unit - doors should work automatically - equipped with central and portable vacuum system and pipes for gases |
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The operating complex consists of: |
- locker rooms (dressing rooms) - scrub-up area - preparing rooms - opearting theatres. |
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Main layout of operating theatre (figure) |
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