Medical procedures

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Physicians that often treat older adults

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Internal medicine and Gerontologists

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Endocrinologists

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diabetes, hormone, thyroid

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Nephrologists

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Dialysis and kidney failure

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Neurologists

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CVA, TBI, Spinal issues

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Orthopedic

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Fractures, osteoporosis, joint replacements

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Urologist

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incontinence, BPH

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Cardiologist

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Heart conditions

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Oncologist

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Cancer

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Neurologist role

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diagnose, treat and manage disorders of brain/ nervous system

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Neurointensivist role

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Assumes leadership for direct care of patients in the ICU

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Neurointerventionalist role

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Perform sx w/o making an incision using radiology techniques

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Neurosurgeon role

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Perform brain/ spinal cord sx with incisions

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Craniotomy/ craniectomy

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Performed for a variety of neurological conditions

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Craniotomy/ craniectomy implications

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Brain tumors. aneurism, AVM, epilepsy, hydrocephalus, CVA, TBI, severe trigeminal neuralgia, Parkinson’s Disease, Meningitis

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Risks of craniotomy/ craniectomy

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Infection, bleeding, unstable BP, CSF leakage, impaired balance/ coordination, paralysis, seizures, blood clots, pneumonia

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Craniplasty

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Repair of bone defect in skull s/p previous injury or surgery

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Cranioplasty indications

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Protection, improved neurological functioning, decreasing post injury headaches, cosmetics, congenital defects

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Cranioplasty risks

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Infection, post-operative clots, CVA, seizure, Pneumonia, HA, UTI

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Angiogram

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X-ray of blood vessels in the brain

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Thrombectomy

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Completed by a neurointerventionlaist; catheter inserted through groin/ arm up to vessel that is blocked

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Ventriculoperitoneal shunting

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Drains CSF, extra CSF on the brain makes your ventricles larger, hydrocephalus

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Lumbar puncture

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AKA “spinal tap”, method to obtain sample of CSF, Measures ICP and administer medication

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Spinal cord decompression

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Umbrella term for a variety of procedures (corpectomy, discetomy, foraminotomy, laminectomy, laminoplasty, laminotomy, osteophyte removal, spinal fusion)

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Cardiologist role

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Diagnose, treat and manage disorders of heart/ circulatory system

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Cardiovascular surgeon

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Performs cardiovascular surgeries (bypass surgeries, stent placement, transplants)C

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Cardiac Rehab

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Typically performed by PT or exercise physiologist under the direction of cardiology

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Electrocardiography (ECG)

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Useful in the initial diagnosis & monitoring of dysrhythmias, myocardial infarction, infection, pericarditis

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Ausculation

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Determination of valvular abnormalities or abnormal shunts of blood that cause murmurs; detected by listening through a stethoscope

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Echocardiography

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Used to record heart valve movements, blood flow, and cardiac output

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Exercise stress test

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Used to assess general cardiovascular function

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Chest x-ray films

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Used to show shape and size of the heart

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Cardiac catherization

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Measures pressure and assesses valve and heart function

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Angiography

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for any kind of blockage

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Doppler studies

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Assess blood flow in peripheral vessels and record sounds of blood flow or obstruction

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Holter monitor

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small, wearable device that keeps track of your heart rhythm

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Blood tests

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Assess levels of serum triglycerides, cholesterol, sodium, potassium, calcium, other electrolytes

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Arterial blood gas determination

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checks the current oxygen level and acid- base balance

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Left ventricular assist device

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for individuals with end- stage heart failure, bridge to transplant, helps the weak ventricle pump blood

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Cardiac rehab

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Phase 1: Occurs in the inpatient setting Phase 2: Outpatient program Phase 3: Community exercise

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Sternal precautions

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No lifting or puling anything over 5-10 pounds; bracing during coughing, laughing or sneezing

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Gastroenterologist role

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Physicians who treat the digestive system

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Colorectal Surgeon

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Performs surgical procedures of the lower digestive tract

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Endoscopy

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Scope procedures to eval the upper GI tract

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Colonoscopy

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Scope use to evaluate the colon and intestines

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Types of dialysis

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Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis

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Dialysis

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Used to treat patients with acute kidney failure until primary problem reversed

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Nephrlogist

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Physicians who diagnose/ treat kidney diseaseP

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Peritoneal dialysis

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Usually done on outpatient basis

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Hemodialysis

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Required three times a week and lasts about 3-4 hours

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Oncologist

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Physicians who treat cancer

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Radiation oncologist

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Oversees patient care when receiving radiation treatments

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ICU, acute care, inpatient rehab

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All have a hospitalist or medical director who oversees care for patient

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Skilled nursing facility

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Facility physician oversees care for patient and patient is transported to specialist appointments, tests and procedures ordered b facility physicians

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Home health and outpatient rehab

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Orders most often received by orthopedic, neurologist, internal medicine or family practice physician; ordering physician is contacted with concerns or request therapy treatment orders; patient has a variety of physicians, internal medicine or family practice physician typically coordinates care