Introduction Flashcards
Sterile Processing Department
Designated department in the hospital that does all reprocessing and sterilization of instruments and equipment for safe patient care.
Medical terminology
A type of language specific to healthcare
Anatomy
The study of the human body
Physiology
The study of how the human body functions
Surgical services
Sterile processing
Operating Room
Pre-op
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)
Three type of communication
Written
Verbal
Physical
ENT
Ear, Nose, and Throat
OBGYN
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ortho
Orthopedics
Ex lap
Exploratory laparotomy
- a general surgery procedure
Colonoscopy
Viewing the inside of the colon with a flexible colonoscope for diagnostic purposes
Cath lab
Coronary Catheterization Lab
CRCST
Certified Registered Central Service Technician
CS
Central Supply
Decon
Decontamination
- A designated separate area inside SPD