Chapter 39 Vocab Flashcards
anesthesia
the loss of all sensation and pain, produced by a drug
antiseptic
a chemical applied to the skin to prevent the growth and reproduction of microbes
elective surgery
surgery done by choice to improve well being
embolus
a blood clot in the vessels
emergency surgery
surgery done at once to save life or function
general anesthesia
drugs that produce a deep sleep eliminating all sensation
local anesthesia
the loss of sensation produced by a drug in a small area
post-operative
after surgey
pre-operative
before surgery
regional anesthesia
the loss of sensation produced by a drug in a large area
sedation
a state of calmness or sleep produced by a drug
surgical site infection
an infection that occurs post-surgery in the place where the surgery took place
thrombus
blood clot
urgent surgery
surgery needed for health but can be delayed
AE
anti-embolism
