Intra-Op Terms
Everyone on the surgical team pauses before the procedure begins in order to make sure we have the correct patient, correct procedure and site.
Allows a surgeon to access the inside of the abdomen and pelvis without having to make large incisions in the skin.
What is laparoscopic procedure?
All orthopedic equipment, bean bags, positioners and chairs live here
What is equipment room between OR room 2 and 3
Patient ate pancakes for breakfast
Code Leader
What is Anesthesia
Bouffant, mask, shoe covers, eye shields
What is surgical attire?
Corrects abnormal development, restoring function to the lips and mouth and producing a more normal appearance
What is cleft lip surgery?
Patients 2 years and older are transported in this device
What is crib?
Patient had formula
What is must wait 6 hours
Presses the Code button
What is RN
Electronic document that verifies the procedure and is signed by the patient, a witness, and the attending physician
Involves cutting bone (and sometimes adding bone tissue) to reshape or realign your bones
What is osteotomy?
PICU team member, surgeon and anesthesia attending must complete this before PICU patient cane come to the Operating room
What is Huddle?
Patient had apple juice
What is must wait 2 hours
Remains sterile and assists as directed
What is Surgeon and scrub technician
Used prior to incision or at end of procedure to help facilitate pain relief to the patient
What is local anesthetic?
Incision in your groin and pushes the protruding tissue back into your abdomen
What is inguinal hernia surgery?
Required for a patient 11 years and older
What is SCD boot placement
Patient had a bottle of milk
What is must wait 6 hours
Brings code cart to the room
What is PST
Must be 30 minutes or less!!
What is turnover time?
Examines the esophagus, stomach and first portion of the duodenum (small intestine) using a long flexible tube with a camera at the end of it
What is EGD?
Every morning at 7 am on the dot ending with 3 breaths
What is huddle?
Patient has had breastmilk
What is 4 hours?
Asks "do you need the pediatric CPA team?"
What is OR Leadership