Cosmetic/Aesthetic surgery restores or reshapes normal structures of the body, to improve appearance and self-esteem. Procedures include: -Scar Revision: The rearranging or reshaping of an existing scar to make it
Cosmetic Surgery
Peptic Ulcers
By Owokole, Adebusola INTRODUCTION Early in the twentieth century, peptic ulcers were thought to be caused by emotional stress and spicy foods. As a result, people were treated with bed
My Journey into Nursing
By Owokole Adebusola Nursing is a profession I have always looked upon with respect and I strongly believe that the role of a nurse can be very challenging and hectic
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Definition A localised abnormal dilatation of a blood vessel. This includes arteries, veins and the heart. For an artery to be aneursymal there must be a focal dilatation of 1.5
Ransomware: Patient’s long-awaited cardiac surgery cancelled
A heart patient told last night how his long-awaited operation was cancelled because of the cyber attack as he waited to go into the operating theatre. Patrick Ward, 47, had
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The World’s Heaviest Woman Faces Other Health Challenges Post Surgery
An Egyptian woman who gained attention after losing a reported 700 pounds is said to be treated for a multiple health issues in Abu Dhabi, according to the BBC. Eman
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Abdominal Regions
Three horizontal lines and two vertical lines create nine regions of the abdomen. These lines intersect and divide the abdomen into 9 regions: Epigastric region (epigastrium)…Left hypochondrium (LHC)Right hypochondrium (RHC)Umbilical
Surgical Hand Scrub
The surgical hand scrub continues to be one of the most important procedures in infection prevention.Before starting, ensure that your face mask is comfortable and secure (this is non-sterile, so
The ideal surgical needle
The ideal surgical needle is made of high quality stainless steel, as slim as possible without compromising strength, stable in the grasp of a needle holder, able to carry suture
Skin Grafting
Skin grafting is a surgical procedure that involves removing the skin from one area of the body and moving it, or transplanting it, to a different area of the body.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery, also called Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS), Minimal Access Surgery, Bandaid surgery, or Keyhole surgery, is a modern surgical technique in which operations are performed far from their location
Oxygen toxicity
Oxygen toxicity is a condition resulting from the harmful effects of breathing molecular oxygen at elevated partial pressures. Also known as oxygen toxicity syndrome, oxygen intoxication, and oxygen poisoning. Historically,
Electrosurgery
Electrosurgery includes; Electrofulguration (results in sparks) Electrodesiccation (dehydration of superficial tissue) Electrocoagulation (cause bleeding blood vessels to clot)Electrosection (cut through tissue)Thermocautery: Radiofrequency devices (very high frequency, for cutting [>1,500kHz])Electrosurgery may
Prosthetic Materials
A prosthesis is a permanent or temporary replacement for a missing or malfunctioning structure. Care is taken to determine if the patient is allergic to the prosthetic material. Share this
Hazards of Endoscopy
Perforation: The presence of gross blood, stool, bile, or other unidentified substance on the sharp obturator after withdrawal may indicate perforation of an intra-abdominal organ. Bleeding: This can occur from a
Specialty assemblies in perioperative nursing
Changing technology and medical care needs are creating new demands for education and more focused specialization within the perioperative nursing field. There are 16 specialty assemblies that offer a formal
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Uses of Surgical Blades
No. 10: Generally for making incisions in skin and muscle. Commonly used to cut the skin in abdominal operations. No. 11: For precision cutting, stripping, sharp angle cuts and also
The Geriatric Surgical Patient
The geriatric surgical patient needs – a thorough preoperative assessment – an experienced anaesthesia provider – considerate and knowledgeable caregivers – meticulous aseptic and sterile techniques…– careful postoperative management Share
Operating Room Positioning
The equipment used for positioning in the operating room are designed to stabilize the patient in the desired position and thus permit optimal exposure of the surgical site. What safety
Biopsy
A biopsy refers to the removal of tissue or fluid for diagnosis. Biopsy specimens can be obtained by many invasive methods… TYPES OF BIOPSIES 1. Bone marrow A trocar puncture needle
Ear Surgeries
Ear surgeries are performed both on adults and children in order to correct certain types of hearing loss, and to treat diseases of, injuries to, or deformities of the ear’s
Attributes expected in a perioperative care giver
Empathy: Develop a sense of what the patient is feeling Conscientiousness: No compromise in quality of care Efficiency: Organized and properly prepared; time is not wasted duplicating steps Sensitivity: Genuine
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Surgical Counts
Countable items include; – Tapes: Umbilical, vessel loops – abdominal packs – Swabs/ sponges with X-ray detectable thread (all types including lahey, laps, peanuts, wool balls, patties e.t.c.) – screws
Causes of Start-Time Delays in the Operating Room – The Perioperative Perspective
There are several reasons why surgeries start late in the Operating Room.. Anyone working in the perioperative arena is familiar with the importance of first case on-time starts, i.e. starting the first
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What is an Operating Theatre?
The Operating Theatre is a collection of rooms and suites that are used interactively before, during and after a surgical procedure wherein each room has a specific purpose. Areas within
What would you consider the ‘surgery-end time’?
Is it when the drapes come down? Or when the dressings are on, Or when a final X-ray is taken if necessary, Or when the cast is placed, Or when
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Surgical Scalpel Positions
A scalpel, or lancet, is a small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery, anatomical dissection, and various arts and crafts (called a hobby knife). Methods of handling scalpel
Operating Room Poem
By John Reed Sunlight floods the shiny many-windowed place, Coldly glinting on flawless steel under glass, And blaring imperially on the spattered gules Where kneeling men grunt as they swab the floor.
Body mechanics in the Operating Room
The operating room staff spend a good deal of their time on their feet. Standing work, including bending, lifting, carrying and reaching can be tough on the back – especially
Surgical Knot Tying
The security of a knot depends on the technique used in tying the knot and the physical characteristics of the suture material.Surgical knot tying could be a hand tie (one