types of surgery
procedures done with large incisions to directly access internal structures
what is open surgery
the suffix meaning 'surgical removal'
what is -ectomy
the tool used for cutting tissues
what is a scalpel
the term for cleaning, dressing, and monitoring incisions after surgery
wound care
it numbs a large body area (whole leg, whole arm, etc)
what is regional anesthesia
procedures that are planned in advance to improve a patient's health or physical appearance
what is elective surgery
the suffix meaning 'surgical repair'
what is -plasty
the tool used for holding needles during a procedure
a specialized recovery area where patients wake up after surgery and are monitored
what is PACU (post-anesthesia care unit)
what is local anesthesia
an urgent procedure performed to treat life-threatening conditions
what is emergency surgery
the suffix meaning 'incision/cutting into'
what is -otomy
the tool for grasping small things
what are forceps
the term for the patient giving permission for surgery to occur once they are given the information necessary to understand the procedure
what is informed consent
it is applied directly to the skin for a numbing effect
what is topical anesthesia
procedures done with small incisions to limit recovery time and reduce complications
what is minimally invasive surgery
the suffix meaning 'creating a new opening'
what is -ostomy
the tool for separating tissues
what is a retractor
an infection that occurs post-surgery in the area where a procedure was conducted
what is an SSI (surgical site infection)
it causes total unconsciousness for procedures
what is general anesthesia
procedure done to restore function or appearance after a patient experiences trauma, illness, or birth defects
what is reconstructive surgery
the suffix for 'surgical breaking/fracture'
what is -clasis
the tool for enlarging small, narrow passages
what is a dilator/specula
a dangerous blood clot, formed in the veins, that can travel to the lungs
what is DVT (deep vein thrombosis)
a regional nerve block that numbs the lower body, from the belly-button down
what is an epidural