Advancements in Surgical Procedures

These flashcards cover major terms, concepts, and historical figures related to advancements in surgical procedures, alongside definitions and explanations of their relevance and context.

Antiseptic methods

Techniques developed by Joseph Lister that led to aseptic surgery.

Blood circulation

The discovery by William Harvey that proved blood circulates around the body.

Comparative anatomy

An early scientific mindset established by Aristotle, considered the founder of this field.

Inflammation

A body response described by Celsus.

Ambulatory care

Medical care provided on an outpatient basis, which includes surgical options.

Modern anatomy

The field of anatomy since advances made by Vesalius, who performed dissections on human cadavers.

Microbiology

The field established by Pasteur, often referred to as the father of microbiology.

Gastrectomy

Surgical procedure for stomach removal associated with Billroth.

Wound closure techniques

Meticulous closure of wounds developed by Halsted.

Neurosurgery

Surgical specialty focused on the brain, associated with Harvey Cushing.

Thyroid function

Advanced knowledge of this function attributed to Kocher.

Heart-lung machine

Innovation perfected by Cooley for heart transplantation.

Ventricular assist pump

The first pump developed by Debakey.

Roles in surgery during WW1

Limited roles focused on offering comfort to the wounded.

Antibiotics in WW2

Development of penicillin (PCN) and Sulfa due to nurse shortages.

ORTs

Operating room technicians who administered anesthesia and assisted with surgeries in the Army.

MASH

Mobile Army Surgical Hospital established during WW1.

TRIAGE system

A method of prioritizing treatment developed during MASH.

Certification for OR Technicians

First national examination offered by AORT in 1970.

Accreditation in surgical technology

Programs accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Surgical technologist competencies

General abilities needed to perform roles in surgical settings.

Surgical cases management

The three phases include preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative.

Emergent procedures

Require immediate surgical intervention due to life or limb risk.

Urgent procedures

Require surgical intervention within a short period of time.

Elective procedures

Planned non-emergency procedures for quality of life, such as cholecystectomy.

Optional procedures

Not necessary surgeries, often cosmetic, like rhinoplasty.