Laparoscopic Surgery removing the Gallbladder
Lap Chole
Pt. lies on their backs, arms out or tucked at normal anatomical position. Ex. Lap Chole
Supine
Cholecystectomy
Removal of the Gallbladder
Bovie
Non sterile team member that circulates the room and charts on the patient.
Registered Nurse
Laparoscopic Surgery removing the Appendix
Lap Appy
Pt. lies on their side and is secured. Ex: Colonoscopy or Peg Board
lateral
Tracheostomy
Opening into the Trachea
Used for X Ray's & Fluoroscopy in Surgery.
C-Arm
Sterile Team member that facilitates the surgery by utilizing privileges such as incisions, wound closure, grasping of tissues.
Surgical First Assist
Exploratory Surgery, Open view of the Abdomen
Exploratory Laparotomy
Pt is in stirrups. Ex D&C
Lithotomy
Surgical Repair of a Joint
Arthroplasty
Protects the team members from radiation
Lead
Sterile team member that establishes the sterile field and maintains sterility.
Surgical Tech
Removal of the Ovaries
Bilateral Oophorectomies
Pt. in modified Supine, Head DOWN
ex. Providing access to Pelvic organs.
Trendelenburg
Surgical fusion of a joint
Arthrodesis
3 Components of Viewing with a scope
1. camera/hand piece
2. Light source
3. Scope
CRNA
Procedure during a lap chole, checking if the Cystic Duct is blocked by stones. Uses Fluoroscopy & Contrast Media.
Cholangiogram
Patient lies on their abdomen, arms anatomically to the side or tucked.
Prone
Oscopy
to view with a scope
Returns electrical current of monopolar ESU safely away from the patient.
Grounding Pad
Sterile Team member that assists with providing exposure via retracting.
Second Assist