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Perioperative Terminology

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Atelectasis

back 1

Partial Collapse of the lung

front 2

Hypoxia

back 2

low oxygen in the body’s tissues

front 3

DVT

Causes

back 3

Deep Vein Thrombosis

front 4

Prophylactic

back 4

given to PREVENT a problem

Protects ahead of time

front 5

Prophylactic antibiotics

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prevent infection before surgery

front 6

Prophylactic anticoagulants

back 6

prevent blood clots after surgery

front 7

Prophylactic vaccines

back 7

prevent disease

front 8

An Elevated WBC count is what?

back 8

An immune response

front 9

malignant hyperthermia

back 9

a dangerous reaction to anesthesia, body goes into overdrive causing the body to Contract hard (rigidity), Burn tons of energy, Produce heat FAST, Release lots of CO₂

front 10

If malignant hyperthermia is not treated quickly it can cause

back 10

cardiac arrest, organ failure, death

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Restlessness after surgery is an early sign of

back 11

early hypoxia or shock sign

front 12

Coughing and the use of an incentive spirometer after surgery prevents

back 12

atelectasis, pneumonia, hypoxia

front 13

Poor positioning during surgery can cause

back 13

Nerve damage, pressure injuries, and impaired circulation

front 14

COPD

back 14

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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OSA

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obstructive sleep apnea

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CAD

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Coronary Artery Disease

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CHF

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Congestive Heart Failure

front 18

Multimodal therapy

back 18

using more than one type of treatment together to get better results

front 19

Maxillofacial surgeries

back 19

surgeries of the face, jaw, mouth, and facial bones

front 20

Edematous

back 20

swollen from fluid build up

front 21

Cyanotic

back 21

bluish color of the skin, lips, or nails due to low oxygen

front 22

Bronchodilator

back 22

a medication that opens up the airways in the lungs

front 23

Corticosteroids

back 23

medications that reduce inflammation and suppress the immune response

front 24

Anticholinergic

back 24

a medication that blocks acetylcholine (a nerve chemical)

dries secretions, relaxes airways, and slows certain body functions