Nursing Arts Cryosurgery Pg. 856
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| What position is the pt placed in for Cryosurgery of the cervix? | Place pt in the lithotomy postion & drape accordingly. (Pt is on back, knees bent, buttocks at edge of table & feet in stirrups)
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| What is cryosurgery? | The application of freezing temperatures to kill diseased cells
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| What does freezing cause? | Cellular necrosis
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| What is involved in the procedure? | Placing a probe against the problem area on the cervix & applying liquid nitrogen
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| How long is the nitrogen applied? | 3 or 4 mins or until the site is frozen
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| How long might the pt experience pain after the procedure? | 30 mins
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| Might the pt have a discharge after this procedure? | Yes, a slight watery discharge for up to a week
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| What should the pt watch for and report to the office right away? | Signs of infection, foul discharge, or pain development
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| How soon can the pt return to normal sexual relations? | After 1 month
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| Should the pt expect any changes in her menstrual period? | Yes, she can expect the first one to be heavier than usual
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| Why would the MA encourage the pt to take deep breaths? | To promote relaxation of the pelvic muscles
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| What position do you place the pt when the procedure is done? | Supine
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| What is the temperature of the probe? | -20 degrees C or -4 degrees F
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| What things is cryosurgery used to treat? | Cancers of the skin, prostate, liver, pancreas, & kidney
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| Where is cryosurgery often performed? | In an office setting or in outpatient surgery center
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