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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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Nursing staff will be urged to undertake a two year course to become “surgical care practitioners” Nurses will be trained to perform surgery under new NHS measures to cut waiting
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Overview Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a surgery to remove a herniated or degenerative disc in the neck. An incision is made in the throat area to reach
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Overview Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgery to implant a device that sends electrical signals to brain areas responsible for body movement. Electrodes are placed deep in the brain
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If you’re at a party and telling someone what you do for a living, saying “I’m a perfusionist” might lead to some interesting conversations. “A percussionist? Like in a band?”
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Choosing a surgeon can be tricky. It starts with making sure you really need the surgery, and then finding an experienced specialist you can trust. Morsa Images/Getty Images So your
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From unspeakable agony to unlocking consciousness. We expect to feel no pain during surgery or at least to have no memory of the procedure. But it wasn’t always so. Until
Debakey forceps are a type of atraumatic tissue forceps used in vascular procedures to avoid tissue damage during manipulation. They are typically large (some examples are upwards of 12 inches (36 cm) long), and
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This is a list of human anatomy mnemonics, categorized and alphabetized. Afferent vs efferent Afferent connection arrives and an efferent connection exits. Anterior leg Compartment “The Hospitals Are Not Dirty Places” Tibialis anterior extensor Hallucis longus anterior tibial Artery deep fibular Nerve
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Adult ALS includes advanced interventions after basic life support has started and when appropriate an AED has been used. The transition between basic and advanced life support should be seamless
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Sterile Processing Department The Sterile Processing Department (SPD), also known as the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD), is the area in a hospital where cleaning and sterilization of devices used in medical
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a type of scan that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body. An MRI scanner
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In this variation of the prone position, the patient’s head and feet are both lower than the hips. The jackknife position is used most frequently for proctologic procedures. It is
What is a surgical wound? A surgical wound is a cut or incision in the skin that is usually made by a scalpel during surgery. A surgical wound can also
The operating room (OR) is a sterile, organized environment. As a health care provider, you may be required to enter the OR during a surgical procedure or to set up
Shoulder replacement surgery involves removing damaged areas of your shoulder and replacing them with artificial parts. The procedure is performed to relieve pain and improve mobility. You might need a
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Overview Vaginal hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus through the vagina. During a vaginal hysterectomy, the surgeon detaches the uterus from the ovaries, fallopian tubes and upper
Fundamental Surgery becomes the first VR surgical training simulation with haptics to gain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation. FundamentalVR, developers of immersive training technology for the surgical community, has announced
What is a lobectomy? A lobectomy is a surgery to remove one of the lobes of the lungs. The lungs have sections called lobes. The right lung has 3 lobes.
Overview An abdominal hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes your uterus through an incision in your lower abdomen. Your uterus — or womb — is where a baby grows
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Overview/Procedure Description It is essential for the safety of the patient that a national standard for counting procedures be employed. Accountable items are instruments and other items, which by their
As your surgery date gets closer, you might feel uneasy. But the more you know about what to expect, the less nervous you’ll be. Take a few minutes to learn
Posture is a bigger concern than most think. With growing workload for school children, the weight of this issue is increasing every day. Carrying heavy weighted and oversized school bags
Overview Myomectomy (my-o-MEK-tuh-mee) is a surgical procedure to remove uterine fibroids — also called leiomyomas (lie-o-my-O-muhs). These common noncancerous growths appear in the uterus, usually during childbearing years, but they
An incisional hernia happens when a weakness in the muscle of the abdomen allows the tissues of the abdomen to protrude through the muscle. The hernia appears as a bulge
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A virtual reality app developed by GIBLIB will allow medical students to experience an operating room environment. Every surgery is a complex event both for the patient and the team
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THE IMPORTANCE OF PATIENT POSITIONING Patient positioning is vital to a safe and effective surgical procedure. Proper patient positioning depends on the type and length of procedure, anesthesia access to
Frequently referred to as CABG surgery, or open heart surgery, coronary artery bypass graft surgery is the surgical treatment of choice for blocked arteries surrounding the heart. The heart pumps blood
Question 1. A Practice Nurse Regularly Performs Certain Routine Procedures. What Are They? Answer : A practice nurse will treat and dress wounds as well as take blood samples, urine
Sterilization is a process of destruction of all forms of living microorganisms from a substance. Articles having direct application on humans and animals are subjected to sterilization. These materials include drugs,
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