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branch of medicine concerned with disease and condition which require or are amenable to operative procedure

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surgery

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involve cutting,abrading,suturing,laser or otherwise physically changing body tissues and organs

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Surgery

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A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity by operative or manual methods. A medical doctor specialized in the removal of organs, masses and tumors and in doing other procedures using a knife (scalpel)

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surgeon

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free from living germs or microorganisms;
aseptic: _ surgical instruments.

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sterile

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The state of being free of pathogenic microorganisms.

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asepsis

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The process of removing pathogenic microorganisms or protecting against infection by such organisms.

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asepsis

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a toxic condition resulting from the spread of bacteria or their toxic products from a focus of infection; especially:

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sepsis
;septicemia

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is a severe illness caused by overwhelming infection of the bloodstream by toxin-producing bacteria.

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sepsis

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is caused by bacterial infection that can originate anywhere in the body.

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sepsis

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any chemical agent used chiefly on inanimate objects to destroy or inhibit the growth of harmful organisms.

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disinfectant

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is a substance that prevents or arrests the growth or action of microorganisms either by inhibiting their activity or by destroying them. The term is used especially for preparations applied topically to living tissue

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antiseptics

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-the destruction of all living microorganisms, as pathogenic bacteria, vegetative forms, and spores.

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sterilization

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-Capable of inhibiting the growth or reproduction of bacteria.

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bacteriostatic

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An agent, such as a chemical or biological material, that inhibits bacterial growth.

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bacteriostatic

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Capable of killing bacteria.

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bactericidal

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is a substance that kills bacteria

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bacteriocides

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are either disinfectants, antiseptics or antibiotics.

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bactericides

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above;beyond

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supra

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joint

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ortho

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bile or gall

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chole

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bladder

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cysto

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brain

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encephalo

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intestine

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entero

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uterus

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hystero

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breast

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mast

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membrane;meninges

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meningo

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muscle

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myo

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kidney

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nephro

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nerve

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neuro

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ovary

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oophor

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lungs

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pneumo

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kidney pelvis

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pyelo

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fallopian tube

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salphingo

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chest

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thoraco

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organ esp abdomen

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viscero

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tumor;swelling

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oma

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removal of an organ or gland

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ectomy

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suturing or stitching of part or an organ

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rhapy

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looking into

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scopy

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making an opening or a stoma

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ostomy

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cutting into

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otomy

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to repair or restore

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plasty

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tumor;hernia;swelling

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cele

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inflammation of

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Itis

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the period of time from the decision for surgery until the patient is transferred into the operating room.

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preoperative phase

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the period of time from when the patient is transferred to the operating room to the admission to postanesthesia care unit (PACU).

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intraoperative phase

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the period of time that begins with admission to the PACU and ends with follow-up evaluation in the clinical setting or at home

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postoperative phase

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classifications of surgery according to urgency

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1. emergent 2.urgent 3.required 4.elective 5.optional

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classifications of surgery according to degree of risk

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1.major 2.minor

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classifications of surgery according to purpose

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1.diagnostic 2.exploratory 3.curative 4.ablative 5.palliative 6.reconstructive 7.constructive

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classifications of surgery according to location

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1.internal 2.external

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four basic pathologic conditions that require surgery

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1.obstruction 2.perforation 3.erosion 4.tumors

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- an invasive modality of treatment.

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operation

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The identification of physiological & sociological needs of the client, & the implementation of an individualized program of nursing care in order to restore or maintain the health & welfare of the patient before, during & after surgical intervention.

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perioperative nursing/ operating room nursing

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peri operative nursing philosophy

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To give service that aims to provide comprehensive support physically, morally, psychologically, spiritually, & socially to a patient undergoing surgery.

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peri operative nursing goals

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1. To provide safe, supportive & comprehensive care. 2. To assist the surgeon by functioning effectively as a member of the surgical team. 3. To create & maintain an aseptic / sterile environment.

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PERIOPERATIVE NURSING • Fundamental purposes of the O.R. : • It is a place...

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1. To correlate theory & practice. 2. To develop skills in assisting the surgeon in the operation. 3. To create a suitable sterile field for surgical procedures to prevent complications

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pt. requires immediate attention; disorder maybe life- threatening.

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emergent

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emergent indications for surgery

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without delay

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pt. requires promt attention

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Urgent

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example emergent

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Severe bleeding, extensive burns, bladder or intestinal obstruction, fractured skull, gunshot or stab wounds.

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urgent ifs:

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within 24-30 hours

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pt needs to have surgery

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required

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required ifs:

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plan within few weeks or months

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examples of required surgery

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Prostatic hyperplasia without bladder obstruction, Thyroid disorders, Cataracts.

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urgent example surgery

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acute gallbladder infection ureteral stones

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pt should have surgery

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elective

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elective ifs

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failure to have surgery not catastrophic

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elective example

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repair of scars simple hernia vaginal repair

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decisions rests with pt

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optional

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optional ifs

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personal perference

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optional example

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cosmetic surgery

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> maybe complicated / prolonged, large losses of blood may occur, vital organs maybe involved, post-op complications may be likely.

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major surgery

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major surgery example

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›ex. Organ transplant Open heart surgery Xlap- exploratory laparotomy Removal of a kidney

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little risk with few complications. - often performed in a "day surgery".

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minor surgery

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minor surgery example

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> examples: Breast biopsy Circumcision Suturing Colonoscopy

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verifies suspected diagnosis

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diagnostic ex: biopsy

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estimates the extent of the disease or injury

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exploratory ex; explore laparotomy

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removes or repairs damaged tissues

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curative

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removing diseased organ that can't wait anymore

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ablative

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relieves symptoms but does joy cure the underlying disease process

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palliative

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partial or complete restoration of a damaged organ/tissue to bring back the original appearance & function.(mammoplasty, face-lift)

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reconstructive

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- repairing the damaged tissue or congenitally defective organ. (multiple wound repair)

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constructive

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inside the body • Ex. Hysterectomy

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internal

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outside the body. Ex. Skin grafting

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external

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a blockage; are dangerous because they block the flow of blood, air, CSf, urine & bile through the body.

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obstruction

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is a rupture of the organ, artery or bleb.

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perforation

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break in the continuity of tissue surface. It can be caused by irritation, infection, ulceration or inflammation. It can damage the walls of blood vessels resulting in serious bleeding.

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erosion

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abnormal growth of tissue that serves no physiologic function in the body.

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tumors