General surgery

I thoroughly enjoyed the surgery field trip, both the live knee surgery aspect of it and the Body World, as both parts allowed me to view the body through a new lens. A lot of information we’re taught in class has to do with theory using pictures straight from a coloring book, consequently meaning that we rarely ever get to see the real thing. For many of us, including me, our conception of reality regarding the body, muscles, bones, and our lifestyle in general is twisted. Going to Telus Spark…

Surgery has changed over the years since the … century, especially with the emergence of anesthesia. Nowadays, with the progress made, different techniques of anesthesia are made available; their choice is based on surgeons and anaesthesiologists’ experience. The popliteal block, which is an efficient regional anesthetic technique, is used to anesthetize structures below the knee and is mainly indicated in surgery of the foot and the ankle. However it can be combined to other blocks in order to…

replaced with artificial materials called implants. This surgery may be considered following a hip fracture or for someone who has severe pain due to arthritis. INDICATIONS FOR SURGERY: When osteoarthritis (also known as degenerative arthritis) is not curable by medical therapy and the patient continues to experience pain while walking, climbing stairs and even getting up from sitting position, the doctor may advise for a hip replacement surgery. This condition is also seen congenital (since…

before surgery, then there was a group that took the patient to the surgery area and stayed with the patient throughout the surgery, and finally a group that the patient is passed off too following the surgery. I manly worked and shadowed the nurses and doctors that took the patient to the surgery and preformed the operation. There was a nurse who had charge of the room and over saw everything that went on in the room. He was also responsible for bring the patient into the room for surgery with…

Cardiothoracic Surgeon Cardiothoracic surgeons, one of the only jobs that it required to cut people; and, well, legally. However, only not everyone has the skills to become a surgeon. Many people aim to be surgeons, however they cannot achieve that goal due to the fact that it is extremely difficult it is to complete the schooling and training required for the job. Surgeons requires a Doctorate degree in medicine, as well as a surgical internship and residency. They require certain traits such…

I chose this article because I’ve had 3 surgeries in my 20 years of existence, and every time, I was afraid that I was going to wake up during the procedure. I don’t why I feared such things, especially since my surgeon was a family friend and I trusted him. I just always had a fear of my general anesthesia wearing off. My surgeon always told me that there was a chance of problems, but it rarely ever happened. I am lucky that I have never experienced surgery complications. However, when I read…

the consent paper work for Tina’s surgery at the admission. No custody information was obtained at the admission. Tina was admitted and pre-op nurse gave Tina mother consent forms to sign. The pre-op nurse did some assessment, and started her IV and administered her pre-op medication. Tina’s mum informed the pre-op nurse…

onset and levels of treatment are analyzed to find the best combination to minimize the onset and severity of PLP. Preemptive anesthesia prior to surgical amputation is analyzed in reducing the severity, and also onset in some cases, of PLP post surgery. Pharmacotherapy is then analyzed specifically the use of NSAIDs, antidepressants, and opioids, in reducing PLP pain intensity in the short term and long term…

Nationwide Assessment of Trends in Surgery for Non-Malignant Colorectal Polyps in the United States From 2000-2013 Introduction Screening endoscopy (sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy) with polypectomy reduces the incidence of and mortality from colorectal cancer.1-4 Most colorectal polyps are removed with routine endoscopic resection, although polyps considered to be complex because of size, location or morphology are commonly resected surgically.5-7 An estimated 1% of all patients with a…

Sept. 2015. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physicians-and-surgeons.htm>. ), because of the demand in the medical field. Pediatric surgery requires 8- 10 years of college and residency, stamina and dexterity, and a flexible schedule. Standing for hours with still hands is vital in this field. When surgeons are working on a patient water is vital for long surgeries, like twenty-four hours or longer, soon cramps will come and could cause more damage than good. Pediatric surgeons must have a…