front 1 laminectomy | back 1 removal of the portion of the vertebral bone; or the lamina |
front 2 coronary artery dilators | back 2 dilate (widen or enlarge) the coronary arteries to increase blood flow to the heart |
front 3 bone wax | back 3 wax (made from beeswax) used to stop bleeding from the bone |
front 4 hormones | back 4 prescribed to replace loss or deficiencies |
front 5 adrenergic drugs | back 5 increase blood pressure and dilates bronchioles, useful in shock anaphylactic reactions |
front 6 laparoscopy | back 6 surgery performed in the abdomen or pelvis through small incisions with the aid of camera/ or scope |
front 7 arthroscopy | back 7 visual exam, diagnosis, and treatment of the interior of a joint through a scope |
front 8 vitrectomy | back 8 surgery to remove some or all of the vitreous humor from the eye |
front 9 oxytocic | back 9 used to contract the uterus to induce or facilitate labor |
front 10 myomectomy | back 10 removal of uterine leiomyomas, also know as fibroids |
front 11 vitrectomy | back 11 surgery to remove some or all of the vitreous humor from the eye |
front 12 prostatectomy | back 12 removal of the prostate |
front 13 tie | back 13 strand of material that is tied around a vessel to occlude the lumen for purpose of hemostasis |
front 14 methylene blue | back 14 a dye (used as a visual indicator in surgical procedures) |
front 15 myringotomy | back 15 incision into the eardrum, to relieve pressure and drain fluid from the inner ear |
front 16 nephrectomy | back 16 surgical removal of the kidney |
front 17 trocar | back 17 surgical instrument; blunt or with 3-sided cutting point enclosed in a tube ( for accessing a body cavity) |
front 18 ray-tec | back 18 x-ray detectable gauze sponge |
front 19 tonsil sponge | back 19 cotton filled gauzed in the shape of a ball, with a long attached taped. Used in the mouth attached or throat for absorption of blood |
front 20 mandibulectomy | back 20 surgical removal of portion of the jaw |
front 21 keratoplasty | back 21 surgical procedure which part or all or all the damage or diseased cornea is replaced by healthy donor corneal tissue |
front 22 antibiotic drugs | back 22 treat or prevent and infection |
front 23 arthroscopy | back 23 visual exam, diagnosis, and treatment of the interior of a joint through a scope |
front 24 bronchodilator | back 24 used for asthma and Cheyne-stroke respiration to dilate bronchioles and enhance respiration |
front 25 aneurysmectomy | back 25 excision of an aneurism |
front 26 anticoagulants | back 26 drugs used to prevent or delay the clotting of blood |
front 27 SCD sleeve | back 27 sequential compression device (used to prevent formation of the thrombus) |
front 28 antihistamines | back 28 used to prevent or counteract an allergic reaction |
front 29 S.D.A | back 29 Safety data sheet |
front 30 stylus | back 30 probe inserted or passed through to clear/open passage of catheter, needle or tube |
front 31 laminectomy | back 31 removal of the portion of vertebral bone, or the lamina |
front 32 viscoelastic agents | back 32 thick jellylike substances injected into the eye to keep it expanded |
front 33 hysteroscopy | back 33 inspection of the uterine cavity by endoscopy with access through the cervix |
front 34 orchiopexy | back 34 surgical fixation of an undescended testis in the scrotum |
front 35 colposcopy | back 35 microscopic exam of the vagina and cervix |
front 36 antihypertensive drugs | back 36 used for rapid reduction of blood pressure |
front 37 vessel loop | back 37 radiopaque silicone bands (for identification, retraction or occlusion of blood vessels) |
front 38 mydriatics | back 38 used to dilate the pupils |
front 39 vasodilators | back 39 used to dilate peripheral blood vessels |
front 40 septoplasty | back 40 straightening of the nasal septum |
front 41 discectomy | back 41 removal of herniated disk material |
front 42 sentinel event | back 42 unanticipated events on the healthcare setting |
front 43 finger trap | back 43 positioning aid for hand and wrist surgery (for traction) |
front 44 arthroplasty | back 44 the surgical replacement or reconstruction of a joint |
front 45 coronary artery dilators | back 45 dilate (widen or enlarge) the coronary arteries to increase blood flow the heart |
front 46 gelfoam | back 46 sponge of hemostasis |
front 47 keratoplasty | back 47 surgical procedure which part or all of damaged or disease cornea is replaced by healthy donor corneal tissue |
front 48 carotid endarterectomy | back 48 surgical removal of plaque on the inside of the ceratoid artery |