General surgery

Introduction In the healthcare world today, SMART Goals are commonly used. SMART goals are a structure or a template that maps out goal setting. This structure has a specific format that spells out the word SMART. The SMART Goals have to be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time bound in order to be successful. The Institute of Medicine has five core competencies for the health care profession. One of these competencies is working in interdisciplinary and or…

Nursing is a lifelong learning. To grow professionally in nursing I need to reflect and analyse on my clinical experiences. It will help me to improve my professional practice, gain more knowledge and skills, and increase my critical thinking abilities and confidence in dealing with difficult situations. To reflect on what I had learned during my past work experiences I will use Gibbs reflective cycle. It was my first week of work as an Operating Theatre (OT) nurse. I was very anxious and…

Perioperative Nursing Welcome to perioperative nursing! A perioperative nurse is a registered nursing professional who specializes in the operating room (OR). A perioperative nurse provides care to patients on a one to one basis before, during and after surgery. They not only work closely with the surgical patient but also the family members and other healthcare professional to help plan, implement and evaluate treatment. As a registered nursing professional in the operating room you have to…

surgeons can go from triple bypass heart surgery to wisdom teeth removal in many different areas of their surgical field. For patients who have been injured and have disabilities, surgery may be the only thing that they can do to reduce the risk of death or many other complications. Every year millions of people undergo surgical treatment, and surgical interventions account for an estimated 13% of the world’s total disability-adjusted life years (Safe Surgery 2015). Without surgeons, many people…

A Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) prosthesis is a medical device used for partial hip replacement surgery. The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing device is used to provide stability and mobility for patients with hip pain and joint deterioration. The implant contains two parts, both made of Cobalt-Chromium alloy. The top portion of the implant is spherical, which looks like half of a ball, with a thin cylindrical stem that branches out of the spherical piece. The parts are the acetabular cup and the…

Acne Scar Removal: Natural or Chemical Acne is the bane of existence for millions of people. The scars they leave behind have created a billion-dollar industry that will never die. Acne scar removal can be done in a holistic way or through chemical processes. Acne is the most dreaded word for every teen. Adults that still battle acne are stunned by it. The one process both age groups share is the acne scar removal process. It is one that both are anxious to get to because they can erase the…

were sent to an ENT doctor, which stands for ears, nose and throat. I still know my doctor and go to get checked every six months. So from my tonsillectomy and recovery, here are the moments I remember. When we started driving on the morning of the surgery, I was exhausted because the night before, I stayed awake, anxious for the day coming. What will happen? and how long will it take? and will I be okay? and will I have to stay overnight? and what if I don’t wake up? I thought all of these…

knowledge of their surgery. It is very important for a plastic surgeon to make their patients fully trust and have confidence in the surgeon’s skills. If a patient does not trust you then you may lose business and the future business you may have received from recommendations. When a surgeon is not consulting with a patient he is performing surgeries or trying to find more efficient or safer ways to perform them. It is very important for a surgeon to stay up to date in the plastic surgery field.…

Careers and colleges When choosing my top five careers it was kind of hard but I managed to narrow it down to a criminal psychologist, Anesthesiologist, a Juvenile case manger, an Event coordinator, or cosmetologist/business owner. Each one of these careers all hold an importance in someone’s lives. Rather it be planning someone’s big day, helping parents get back on the right track, numbing their pain for labor, or just simply making them feel pretty for a day! -Education & Training- The…

Buyannemekh Munkhbat MIE 657 Case Study 7, 8 Event Horizon Summary Michael Colombini, only 6 years of age, had a brain surgery for his benign tumor. Although his brain surgery was successful, he died in accident at the hospital. When Michael was having MRI scan after the surgery at Westchester Medical Center, he was in sedated state. Therefore, he needed to have supplementary oxygen piped to him while the scans were under way. Since no object containing iron or anything magnetic is allowed in…