Instruments 4/4 Flashcards
Hemostat
A type of forceps
Speculum
An instrument that permits viewing inside a body cavity
Microorganism
Microscopic living body not perceivable by the naked eye
Scrub
Specific and thorough hand washing procedure performed for 6 minutes before taking part in any sterile surgical procedure
Excision
Resection
Fenestrated
Having a window or opening
Hypoallergenic
Unlikely to cause an allergic reaction
Exudate
Pus; collection of purulent material in a cavity
Aseptic technique
The process of maintaining sterility throughout a surgical procedure
Serrations
Etchings located on the blades of an instrument to keep it from slipping
Electrocautery
Used to cauterize tissue with heat from a current of electricity
Antiseptic
An agent that will prevent the growth or arrest the development of microorganism
Biopsy
Excision of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination
Anesthesia
Without sensation with or without loss of consciousness
Preoperative
Preop
The preparatory period preceding surgery
Forceps
Instrument used to grasp tissue and to clamp blood vessels
Microbial
Related to microbes
Needle holder
Instrument used to hold a suture needle during the suturing process
Coagulate
Lessening of the fluidity of a liquid substance
Ratchet
Locking mechanism of an instrument
Cryosurgery
The use of a substance at a sub freezing temperature to destroy or remove tissue
Strike through
Condition in which fluid is able to penetrate through a drape
Suture
To unite parts by stitching them together
Retractor
Instrument used to hold back tissue making the operative site easier to visualize
Surgical asepsis
Techniques used to destroy all pathogenic organism before they can enter the body
Postoperative
Postop
After or following a surgical procedure
Hemophilia
Hereditary condition with female carriers; affects males only causing inability to clot blood.
Contamination
To place in contact with microorganism
Incision & drainage
I&D
Cutting into for the purpose of providing an exit for material
