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Can surgery be performed more than once on the same wound such as a sacral pressure wound?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes. Debridement of pressure sores (decubitus ulcers) can occur many times, if need be.
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Who performed first open heart surgery in the US?
The first open heart surgery was not performed by Vivien Thomas and Alfred Blalock (in 1944), as mentioned in the previous post. In 1902 Dr. Luther Leonidas Hill performed the first open heart surgery in the Western Hemisphere by suturing a stab wound in a young boy's heart. The surgery occurred in Montgomery, Alabama.
What are the risks associated with labiaplasty surgery?
Some of the risks involved in labiaplasty surgery are getting an infection, possible bleeding, Hematoma or blood clots, separation of the wound, painful scars and possibility of further surgeries.
When using the emergency bandage why do you reverse the wrapping direction and continue bandaging the wound once the elastic bandage is placed through the pressure bar?
The pressure bar increases the pressure on the wound, thus crushing the veins and arteries and stopping the wound from bleeding. The reverse action of the pressure bar and pulling the dressing over the top of the pressure bar multiplies the pressure over the wound.
What are among the most commonly performed outpatient surgeries?
Among the most frequently performed outpatient surgeries are tonsillectomies, arthroscopy, cosmetic surgery, removal of cataracts, gynecological, urological and orthopedic procedures, wound and hernia repairs, and gallbladder removals.
What was Daniel Hale Williams invention?
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams was an African American general surgeon who performed the first successful pericardium surgery to repair a wound.
What risks are associated with reconstructive surgery?
bleeding under the skin (hematoma), wound infection, and the recurrence of pressure sores. Infection in deep wounds can progress to life-threatening systemic infection.
How would you control a bleeding wound?
Apply direct pressure with a sterile dressing on top of the wound.
How long after surgery should you wait to get a piercing or tattoo?
You should wait until you are off any medication relating to the surgery, and the wound from the surgery is visibly healed.
When using a emergency bandage what should you do once the elastic bandage is placed through the pressure bar?
Pull the bandage back the other direction and wrap it over the wound, wrapping overtop of the pressure bar to increase pressure on the injury. If performed correctly this will stop all bleeding.
What is the function of bandaging?
To hold a sterile dressing in place, protect the wound from contamination, and provide pressure on the wound
What the purpose of a pressure dressing?
The purpose of a pressure dressing is to stop the blood flow from a wound.
What first aid will you give a person suffering from severe bleeding?
Guidelines say to follow the PEEP or Position, Examine, Elevate, Pressure procedure for bleeding management. Position the wound so that it is easy to treat. Examine the wound for severity or objects. Elevate the wound to help reduce the bleeding. Pressure, apply pressure to the wound to help reduce bleeding and promote clotting of the wound. REMEMBER TO ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES!!!
