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Blesi8e Ch48 Terms

[MA3] Preparing for Surgery [Tier 01]

TermDefinition
anesthetic a substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness
antiseptic an agent that will prevent the growth or attest the development of microorganisms
aseptic technique the process of maintaining sterility throughout a surgical procedure
contamination result of something being placed in contact with microorganism
fenestrated having a window or opening
forceps an instrument used to grasp tissue and to clamp blood vessels
hemostat a type of forceps
mayo stand a stainless steel removable instrument tray set on a moveable stand that is positioned over or adjacent to a surgical site
microbial related to microbes
microorganism a microscopic living body not perceivable by the naked eye
needle holder instrument used to hold a suture needle during the suturing process
postoperative (postop) after or following a surgical procedure
preoperative (preop) the preparatory period preceding surgery
ratchet locking mechanism of an instrument
retractor instrument used to hold back tissue making the operative site easier to visualize
scrub specific and thorough hand-washing procedure performed for six minutes before taking part in any sterile surgical procedure
serrations etching location on the blades of an instrument to keep it from slipping
speculum an instrument that permits viewing inside a body cavity
strikethrough condition in which fluid is able to penetrate through a drape
surgical asepsis techniques used to destroy all pathogenic organisms before they can enter the body
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