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perry/potter ch 37

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A serious surgery involving extensive reconstruction or ateration in body parts and poses great risk to well-being.   MAJOR SURGERY EX. coronary artery bypass, colon resection, removal of larynx, resection of lung lobe  
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A surgery involving minimal alteration in body parts, often designed to correct deformities.   MINOR SURGERY EX. cataract extraction, facial plastic srgery, tooth extraction.  
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Surgery performed on basis of PT choice, not essential and is not always necessary for health.   ELECTIVE SURGERY plastic surgery,hernia repair, breast reconstruction.  
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Surgery necessary for patient's health, will possibly prevent additional problems from developing, such as tissue distruction, impaired organ function, not necessarily an emergency.   URGENT SURGERY EX. cancer tumor, artery obstruction repair.  
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Surgery that must be done to save life or preserve function of body part.   EMERGENCY SURGERY EX. appendix repair, amputation, internal hemorrhaging.  
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Surgery seriousness.   Major or Minor  
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Levels of surgery urgency.   ELECTIVE, URGENT, EMERGENCY  
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Purpose for surgery.   DIAGNOSTIC, ABLATIVE, PALLIATIVE, RECONSTRUCTIVE/RESTORATIVE, PROCUREMENT FOR TRANSPLANT, CONSTRUCTIVE, COSMETIC  
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Exploratory surgery that confirms diagnosis.   DIAGNOSTIC SURGERY  
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Amputation or removal of diseased body part.   ABLATIVE SURGERY  
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Surgery to relieve/reduce intensity of disease symptoms, doesn't cure.   PALLIATIVE SURGERY  
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Surgery to restore function and appearance.   RECONSTRUCTIVE/RESTORATIVE  
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Removal and transplat of tissue or body parts.   PROCUREMENT FOR TRANSPLANT  
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Restoring function from a congenital anomalie.   CONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY  
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Surgery to improve personal appearance.   COSMETIC SURGERY  
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Atelectasis   Collapse of alveoli, preventing the normal respiratory exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Smokers at high risk for this.  
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Surgical Risk Factors   Age,very young and very old, Nutrition, Obesity, Immunocompetence, Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Pregnancy.  
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Obese patient risks   Reduced ventilations due to pressure against diaghragm caused from the enlarged abdomen. Greater risk of dehiscence, and evisceration.  
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Perioperative nurse   Responsible for safe, responsible,and effectivenursing care thru each phase of surgery.  
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Pulmonary Hygiene   Frequent turning, deep breathing, coughing, use of incentive spirometry, chest physical therapy(PT).  
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Preoperative vital signs provide   Baseline info to compare with or rule out complications.  
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Screens for preexisting abnormalties.   Diagnostic Testing.  
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Preoperative Tests   CBC, Blood Chemistry (SMA 7 or Chem 7), Coagulation Studies, UA, 12 lead electrocardiogram, chest x-ray.  
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