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| What should accompany the patient in the operating room? |
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| Facial imaging studies, dental impressions, or pre-op photo if available |
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| Where is the surgeon typically positioned? |
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| How should the OR bed be positioned? |
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| Reversed if the procedure is performed in the sitting position and turned to accommodate anesthesia |
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| What are some safety precautions that can be taken due to the lengthy procedures? |
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Definition
| Warm blanket, padding under boney areas, and insertion of a foley catheter |
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| Should blood loss be measured closely, especially in children? |
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Definition
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| Blood/blood products should be ordered in advance and made available as needed. |
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| That is true girrrl/boiii |
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| Why can maxillofacial procedures endanger the patient's airway status? |
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Definition
| Because it may involve the manipulation of bones near the patient's airway |
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| Vomiting can lead to aspiration and _______ which may interfere with wound healing. |
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| Determination of the patient's NPO (nothing by mouth) status is vital. |
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| If patient's aren't able to communicate, how else can you communicate/ gain info? |
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Definition
| Pencil and paper, talk to relative, emergency personnel, look at H&P report, observers |
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| Surgical personnel should be prepared to handle a variety of situations concerning what? |
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Definition
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| Intubation may be difficult, why? |
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Definition
| Distortion of anatomy from congenital abnormalities, disease, or trauma |
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| Trauma patients may arrive with what already in place? |
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Definition
| Tracheotomy, Nasal/Oral Endotracheal Tube |
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| Sparks from the _______ _______ can cause ignition of oxygen from the ventilation system |
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| What fire precautions can be taken? |
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| Use closed ventilation system, fire-retardant endotracheal tube, and careful use of ESU. |
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