Surgery

Question 1

Pre-med

Answer 1

Medicines given prior to surgery

Question 2

Elective

Answer 2

• Surgery which is scheduled in advance.
• Not a medical emergency

Question 3

Pre-operative assessment

Answer 3

• Ensures the patient is fit for surgery.
• Pt. consent to proceed with surgery.
• Optimise patient care.

Question 4

Anastomosis

Answer 4

• Artificial connection made between 2 ends of the same organ, during surgery
• Usually between blood vessels/ loops of intestine

Question 5

Wound Dehiscence

Answer 5

• Breaking open of a wound/ incision site
• Partial or total
• Failure of wound healing

Question 6

Adhesions

Answer 6

• Fibrous bands that form between tissues/ organs
• Result of injury following surgery
• Scar tissue which attaches to organs

Question 7

Preifix - angio

Answer 7

Related to blood vessels