pre op

Perioperative Care

All care given before, during, and after surgery.

Preoperative Phase

Phase before surgery focusing on preparing the patient physically and mentally.

Intraoperative Phase

Care provided inside the operating room during surgery.

Postoperative Phase

Recovery period after a surgical procedure.

Emergency Surgery

Surgery performed immediately in life or death situations.

Elective Surgery

Surgery that is planned and can wait.

General Anesthesia

Anesthesia where the patient is completely unconscious.

Local Anesthesia

Anesthesia that numbs a small, specific area.

Informed Consent

Patient must fully understand and agree to surgical procedures.

ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation)

Priority for postoperative care, emphasizing airway management first.

Dehiscence

Wound opens or separates; nursing action includes covering with saline dressing.

Evisceration

Emergency where abdominal organs protrude through the wound opening.

DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) Prevention

Includes leg movement, exercises, and Sequential Compression Devices (SCDs).

Palliative Surgery

Surgery aimed at relief of symptoms without providing a cure.

Anticholinergics

Medications used preoperatively to reduce salivary and respiratory secretions.

Blood Management - Autologous Transfusion

Patient donates and receives their own blood during surgery.

Safety Procedures - Time-Out

Final verification check performed before surgery to prevent errors.

Exploratory Surgery

Surgery performed to directly visualize and investigate an issue.

CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist who administers anesthesia.

Outpatient Surgery

Surgery where no overnight stay is required; patient goes home same day.

Cosmetic Surgery

Surgery performed to improve appearance.

Curative Surgery

Surgery intended to fix or remove a problem.

Preventative (Prophylactic) Surgery

Surgery aimed at preventing disease development.