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Surgery 2

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5 contraindications for laparoscopic surgery   ongoing intra-abdominal sepsis, bowel obstruction, morbid obesity, pregnancy, cardiopulmonary compromise  
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7 operations that can be performed using laparoscopic technique   evaluate ab trauma, stage intra-ab cancers, biopsy, gastric bypass, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, splenectomy  
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most common complication of laparoscopic surgery   bleeding, infection, bowel obstruction  
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advantages of minimally invasive surgery   reduced post-op pain, reduced hospital stay, quicker return to normal, improved cosmesis, reduced wound complications associated with large scar  
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disadvantages of minimally invasive surgery   expensive equipment, need for additional training, loss of tactile sensation, loss of 3D vision, general anesthesia necessary  
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4 procedures that can be performed thoracopically   lung biopsy, wedge resection, pericardial window, pleurodesis in pneumothorax  
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pre-operative testing necessary in a patient <50 y/o prior to orthopedic surgery   none  
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pre-operative testing necessary in a patient 50-75 y/o prior to orthopedic surgery   EKG  
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pre-operative testing necessary in a patient >75 y/o prior to orthopedic surgery   EKG and H/H  
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guidelines for pre-operative antibiotics   cefazolin 1gm IV on call to OR given 1 hour prior to OR  
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two methods utilized in prophylaxis of postoperative DVT   TED hose, LMWH/coumadin  
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metabolic abnormality associated with post-operative infection   perioperative hyperglycemia  
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What intervention helps to reduce the risk of perioperative hyperglycemia   intraoperative insulin  
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