Chapter 39 Flashcards
What is Anesthesia
The loss (an) of all sensation (esthetic) especially pain, produced by a drug
Antiseptic
A chemical applied to the skin to prevent the growth and reproduction of microbes
Elective surgery
Done by choice to improve life or well-being
A blood clot (thrombus) that travels thru the vascular system until it lodges in a blood vessel
Embolus
Done at once to save life or function
Emergency surgery
A treatment with certain drugs that produces a deep sleep and the absence of all sensation, especially pain
General anesthesia
The loss of sensation, produced by a drug in a small are
Local anesthesia
After (post) surgery; post op
Post operative
The loss of sensation, produced by a drug , in a large area
Regional anesthesia
At state of quiet, calmness, or sleep produced by drug
Sedation
An infection that occurs after surgery in the body part where the surgery took place
Surgical site infection (SSI)
A blood clot
Thrombus
Surgery needed for health , it can be delayed for a few days
Urgent surgery
AE
Anti-embolism; Anti embolic
Ambulatory surgery center
ASC
