Colp 101
Human Papillomavirus
What does the acronym HPV stand for?
A procedure which examines the endometrial layer of the uterus.
What is a hysteroscopy?
For external use only. Provides rapid haemostasis at a small surgical site.
What is Monsell's solution?
What does ISBAR stand for?
Identify, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
Kelo
K in the Phonetic Alphabet
Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone
What does the abbreviation LLETZ stand for?
Small sample of the endothelial layer of the uterus
What is a pipelle?
What is silver nitrate implemented for in the colposcopy setting?
Cauterising small wounds.
* bonus point also has anti-bacterial properties
Name four factors that could negatively effect communication within the health care setting?
Stress, fatigue, lack of assertiveness, poor communication skills, lack of resources
What is the estrogen-based ointment often prescribed for vaginal mucosa atrophy and unpleasant related symptoms such as inching and dryness?
Ovestin
Describe low-grade changes
Abnormal cells with mild changes to the surface of the cell
What is the primary reason a patient requires a Hysteroscopy?
AUB
What is the second line treatment for cervical shock/vasovagal ?
Atropine
1.Trendelenburg
2. Cold flannel on face
3. Reassurance
4. Vital signs
Firstline management of vasovagal/cervical shock
Light blue tube
What color blood tube should coags be sent in
What is the Transformation zone?
An area of the cervix including the SCJ, where cellular changes are most likely to appear.
Removes intrauterine polyps and/or fibroids, and/or has the advantage of taking targeted endometrial sampling. Achieving this via hysteroscopy.
What does a MyoSure do?
Anti-fibrinolytic preventing fibrinolysis and the formation of a fibrin rich clot.
What is the MOA of Tranexamic Acid ?
What does the HSIL abbreviation stand for?
High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
What does the LSIL abbreviation stand for ?
Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial lesion
What is the [SCJ] Squamocelular Junction ?
Where the squamous epithelium cells and columnar epithelium cells meet
Excessive increase the number in the number of cells in an organ or tissue. They appear normal under a microscope but could lead to cancer.
What is Hyperplasia?
Areas of the cervix which are abnormal turn white on application. Identifying further investigation required.
What is the function of Acetic Acid in colposcopy.
What is considered the gold star training in improving health outcomes for patients in emergency situations?
Simulation
What are Tischler Morgan forceps used for?
Cervical Biopsy