Surgery
Traditional procedure that involves one large incision.
What is open surgery?
Performs surgical operation
What is surgeon?
Hold your needle and suture string to suture the incision or wound.
What is needle holders?
Used with small wounds, lacerations, and irregular shapes.
What is interrupted suture?
A minimally invasive surgery that uses a camera and long instruments through a small incision to treat abdominal and pelvic conditions.
What is laparoscopic surgery?
Monitor vitals - make sure the patient is responding well to the anesthesia and surgery
What is anesthesiologist?
A blade with a handle used to make incisions.
What is scalpel?
Knots only at the beginning and end.
What is continuous suture?
Suffix for surgical removal
What is -ectomy?
Complete all duties beyond the sterile field so those who are sterile do not have to break the field.
What is resident/circulating nurse?
Used to manipulate and clamp tissue that is easy to access.
What is straight forceps?
Loss of 1-2 sutures does not affect the closure.
What is interrupted suture?
Suffix for surgical opening.
What is -ostomy?
Assist in surgery - provide an extra hand when needed.
What is assistant/resident surgeon?
Used to expose internal organs by holding back the body and skin.
What is retractors?
Less precise control of tension.
What is continuous suture?
Suffix for examination using a camera.
What is -scopy?
Anticipate surgeons needs - make sure all proper tools are ready to use
What is surgical nurse/tech?
Used to manipulate tissue and remove objects. Have a V-shaped end to give a better hold
What is tissue forceps?
Distributes tension across the wound.
What is cross mattress/cruciate suture?