Archives January 2021

Identifying A Nickel Allergy – Perioperative Education

The problem is that for alloy to be produced, nickel is added to other metals. Therefore, nickel could easily be a component of many things we use throughout our daily lives without us even knowing it. For example, eyeglasses, watches, belt buckles, and….
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Life After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery – Journey to Recovery

This major operation leaves patients with a long chest incision and a lengthy recovery. The time it takes to fully heal will depend on the person’s age and overall health and the complexity of the operation…
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What you need to know About Tummy Tuck Surgery – Risks, Procedure, Recovery

No area of the body is more frustrating than the stomach. As we go through normal physical changes, such as childbirth, weight fluctuations and the aging process, excess skin and fat find a way to accumulate around our middle…
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The various components of surgical smoke produced by electrosurgical procedures in Gynecology and the associated risks

Surgical smoke poses a wealth of potential risks to operating room professionals, including the direct physical injury, mutagenicity and transmission of infectious diseases…
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The Risks of Cosmetic Surgery: Here’s what you need to know!

Many people mistakenly assume that elective (optional) procedures, such as cosmetic surgery, aren’t as serious as other types of surgery. But all surgeries, even simple dental procedures, present the possibility of serious complications..
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Clinical Manifestations of Appendicitis in Children

Appendicitis happens when the inside of the appendix is blocked causing an infection. The blockage may be caused by nose or mouth fluid, called mucus. It can also occur because of stool or parasites. Or the blockage may be caused by a bend or twist in the appendix itself….
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Common causes of Surgical Errors in the Operating Room

It is often said that there is no such thing as “minor” surgery. Whether you are having your appendix removed, or a quadruple bypass, any surgical procedure is a serious matter. The last thing anyone wants to hear following a surgery is that an error occurred…
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Warning after Brit mother-of-three dies following liposuction in Turkey

The husband of a British woman who died after liposuction surgery in Turkey is warning others over the risks of health tourism. A postmortem found Abimbola Ajoke Bamgbose died from peritonitis and multi-organ failure after complications from liposuction…
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