Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
Pre-med
A
Medicines given prior to surgery
2
Q
Elective
A
- Surgery which is scheduled in advance.
- Not a medical emergency
3
Q
Pre-operative assessment
A
- Ensures the patient is fit for surgery.
- Pt. consent to proceed with surgery.
- Optimise patient care.
4
Q
Anastomosis
A
- Artificial connection made between 2 ends of the same organ, during surgery
- Usually between blood vessels/ loops of intestine
5
Q
Wound Dehiscence
A
- Breaking open of a wound/ incision site
- Partial or total
- Failure of wound healing
6
Q
Adhesions
A
- Fibrous bands that form between tissues/ organs
- Result of injury following surgery
- Scar tissue which attaches to organs
7
Q
Preifix - angio
A
Related to blood vessels
