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| Removal of the prostate through a suprapubic incision. The bladder is entered and the resection is through a bladder incision. One advantage is that it allows access for surgical correction of any existing bladder condition. |
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| Enucleation of hypertrophic prostate tissue through an incision in the anterior prostatic capsule.One advantage is that excellent hemostasis is obtained. |
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| The removal of the prostate through a perineal approach. Disadvantage is that the iliac and obturator lymph nodes cannot be resected to determine the extent of the disease. |
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| Cystectomy with Ileal Neobladder |
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| Part of the Ileum is used to make a new bladder allowing for normal urination. |
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| Cistectomy with Ileal Conduit |
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| Total excision of urinary bladder and adjacent structures with urinary flow diverted to an isolated loop of bowel. |
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| Transurethral Resection of the Prostate Gland (TURP) |
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| Surgical Resection of the prostate by means of a resectoscope. (Most common of the closed surgical methods) |
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| excision of the foreskin of glans penis. May be performed to relief of phimosis |
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| Surgical correction of a urerthral meatus, found abnormally on the undersurface of the penis and maybe way down into the perineum. |
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| Surgical correction of the urethral meatus found abnormally on the penis usually at the base of penis. Anterior meatus never formed. |
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| Chordee repair or orthoplasty |
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| Tip of the penis droops down due to chordee fibers being too taught and pulling the tip down. |
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| Urethral opening is too small, an incision to enlarge the opening is cut with a fine scissor and stitched close with an absorbable suture. |
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| Removal of the testis or testes |
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| Surgical fixation of the testicle in a normal anatomical position in the scrotal sac. (if the testis fails to descend in to the scrotum) |
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| Excision of the tunica vaginalis of the testes to remove an enlarged fluid-filled sac due to trauma. |
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| A portion of the vas deferens is removed and the lumen of the vas is electrocauterized |
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| surgical Reanastomosis of the vas deferens |
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| the removal and ligation of the gonadal veins of the testes |
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| A penile prothesis is implanted for treatment or organic sexual impotence |
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| Surgical removal of a kidney |
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| Creation of an opening into the kidney to maintain temporary or permanent urinary drainage. |
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| Transplantation of a livng related or cadaveric donor kidney into the recipient's iliac fossa |
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| Nephrolithotomy/Pyelolithotomy/Ureterolithotomy |
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| Removal of a calculus through an opening in the renal pelvis or ureter. |
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| Partial or total excision of one or both adrenal glands. Usually performed for hyperseretion of adrenal hormones. |
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| Thinning and flatenning of the cervix |
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| presenting part f the fetus in birth canal (cephalic, shoulder, breech) |
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| presenting part of the fetus in relation to mother's ischial spines, expressed in cm |
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1st: begins with regular contractions and ends until the cervix is fully dilated and effacement of cervix.
2nd: complete dilation and end with the birth of the infant
3rd: birth of infant and end with the delivery of the placenta
4th: the mother recovers, bleeding is controlled, medicatin may be given |
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first degree: tear in mucous membrane of vagina and skin of the perineum
second degree: tear into muscles of the perineum
third: tear that extends into the anal sphincter and requires suturing
fourth degree: extends into the rectum and requires suturing |
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| Radical hysterectomy(uterus, tubes, and ovaries and one third of vagina) and pelvic lymphadenectomy |
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| Used for split-thickness grafts |
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| Vesicourethral suspension (Marshall- Marchetti-Kranz) |
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| the periurethral tissues are sutured to the periosteum of the pubic symphysis to reposition the vesico-urethral angle, and correct urinary incontinence |
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| surgical removal of the labia majora and minora |
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| Full thickness skin grafts |
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| contains both epidermis and dermis; donor site must be closed first referred to as composite or free-tissue grafts |
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| Submucous Resection (SMR) |
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| The surgical procedure done to straighten a deviated septum in the nose |
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| Split thickness skin graft |
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| contains epidermis and a small portion of dermis |
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| The laryngeal cartilage which serves as the first tracheal ring and completely encircles the trachea |
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| Salivary glands located alongside the ear drained by Stenson's duct into the mouth |
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| Involves malleus damage and a graft placed between the tympanic membrane and the incus |
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| Surgical procedure to open the maxillary sinus by way of the canine fossa for removal of the sinus |
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| Transverse Rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap |
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| single-stage breast reconstruction with a flap of the rectus abdominis muscle |
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| reconstruction of the shape and size of the chin |
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| Homografts or heterograafts used as temporary coverings for denuded skin |
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| Tissue transfer from one part of the body to another with the graft tissue's blood suppply left intact |
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| First ligament clamped and ligated during and abdominal hysterectomy |
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| Norma adult white blood cell count |
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| Proper humidity of an operating room |
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| Laser usually used for retina procedures |
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| protective devices that must be worn when an argon laser is in use |
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| laser mask and plastic goggles |
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| Protective devices that must be worn when an Na:YAG laser is in use |
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| laser mask and goggles with green-tinted lenses |
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| the absence of infectious organisms |
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a disorder that occurs when the blood vessels or nerves in the thoracic outlet — the space between your collarbone and your first rib — become compressed. Can be an injury caused by poor positioning
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| Involuntary muscle twitches that can occur after the muscle relaxant. Used to eliminate spontaneous breathing and promote mechanical ventilation |
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| par (near or beside) enter/o (instestines). Medications given parenterally do not start at the mouth. Mostly injected. |
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| :How does your body process/breakdown the medication |
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| Complication surgery with post op swelling. Can also be caused by trauma. Fascia does not “swell or give” |
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| the use of intense heat to vaporize or erode tissue |
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| Pelvic exenteration (or pelvic evisceration) |
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| is a radical surgical treatment that removes all organs from a person's pelvic cavity. The urinary bladder, urethra, rectum, and anus are removed |
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| Gamma Knife (Radiosurgery) |
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•Narrow beams of radiation are targeted to a precisely defined volume of tissue within the brain.
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| a neurosurgical procedure that selectively destroys problematic nerve roots in the spinal cord |
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| Given as a local anesthetic BUT used to treat ventricular TACHYCARDIA |
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| Agent of sterilization of STERRAD |
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| Medication given to a patient when he/she is hypotensive |
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Position the patient should be place in for low anterior colon resection or Sigmoid Colon resection:
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| the folding of underlying tissue when the skeletal structure moves while the skin remains stationary |
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| Cardiogenic shock characterized by primary myocardial dysfunction renders the heart to be unable to maintain adequate cardiac output. These patients demonstrate clinical signs of low cardiac output, with adequate intravascular volume. The patients have cool and clammy extremities, poor capillary refill, tachycardia, narrow pulse pressure, and low urine output. |
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| Hypovolemic shock results from loss of blood volume (hemorrhage), the possible reasons for which include gastrointestinal bleeding, extravasation of plasma, major surgery, trauma, and severe burns. |
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a potentially lethal drop in blood pressure due to the presence of bacteria in the blood.
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the same as a Satinsky or Stainsky clamp, used when removing and organ to clamp off the vein and artery and other structures as needed.
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| How many air exchanges in the OR? |
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•20 EXCHANGES OF AIR PER HOUR
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•Layers of the Intestinal Walls (outer to innermost)
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| Serosa, mucles, submucosa and mucosa |
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Connects the duodenum to the diaphragm |
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The four active ingredients required to deliver a successful process for EO sterilization:
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| Heat, gas, humidity and time |
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| a disease of the large intestine that causes intestinal obstruction |
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| a covered defect of the umbilicus (belly button) with a “sac” which contains abdominal contents |
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