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TermDefinition
Hemorrhage severe bleeding.
Hypothermia body temp of 95 degrees or < less.
Hyperthermia body temp of 104 degrees or > greater.
Vasoconstriction blood vessels get smaller(cold causes this).
Vasodilation blood vessels get larger(heat causes this).
Anesthesia lack of sensation or feeling (different kinds: local, spinal, and general).
Aspiration to accidentally breathe food, fluid, or emesis into your lungs.
Embolus blood clot that is moving.
Thrombus blood clot that is sitting still.
Hypoxia low oxygen (O2)
Cyanosis bluish skin (sign of low oxygen)
Nosocomial Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI, caught it from the hospital).
NPO Nothing by mouth.
Preoperative Before the surgery.
Postoperative After the surgery.
Prosthesis Artificial limb or body part.
PACU Post Anesthesia Care Unit(also called the recovery room).
Singultus Hiccups.
TED hose Special stockings used to prevent edema and blood clots in the legs (same as anti-embolism hose- special socks).
Thrombophlebitis Inflammation of a vein caused by a blood clot (sometimes called a DVT).
Umbilicus Belly button.
Vertigo Dizziness.
Cerebral edema Swelling on the brain.
Pulmonary edema Swelling or fluid in the lungs.
PE Pulmonary embolus (blood clot in the lungs).
TCDB Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe (helps to prevent the post-op complications of pneumonia).
SOB Shortness of breath.
Anti-embolism hose Special socks that help to prevent swelling and/or blood clots in the legs (supports the veins and circulation).
Dyspnea Difficulty breathing.
Ambulation To walk.
Post-op leg exercises Helps to prevent blood clots in the legs after surgery.
Vital signs To check all 4 vital signs: TPR & BP
Orthostatic hypotension A significant drop in blood pressure when a person changes position from lying to sitting OR from sitting to standing.
Near syncope Almost faint (can be caused by dehydration, illness, medications, hypotension, or heart dysrhythmia).
Syncopal episode When someone faints (can be caused by dehydration, illness, hypotension, or irregular heart beat). Needs to be investigated by doctor or NP to determine the cause of the problem in order to treat the problem to prevent it from happening again.
Created by: hunnytoons.
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