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How is post-operative bleeding treated in pancreatectomy patients?
In cases of postoperative bleeding, the patient may be returned to surgery to find the source of hemorrhage, or may undergo other procedures to stop the bleeding.
What is the purpose of pressure dressing in post operative patient?
The purpose of a pressure dressing is to stop the blood flow from a wound.
What is the prognosis for a patient with a ganglion?
Possible complications include excessive post-operative bleeding and infection of the surgical site. Calcification, or hardening, of the ganglion is rare.
What complications may occur with thrombocytosis?
Complications of thrombocytosis include stroke, heart attack, and formation of blood clots in the arms and legs. A doctor should be notified whenever bleeding is unexplained or prolonged or the patient develops.
What is another term for the time after the surgery that the physician provides services to the patient?
Another term for the time after the surgery that the physician provides services to the patient is post-operative care. Prior to surgery it is called pre-operative care.
What is another term for the time after the surgery that the physician that provides services to the patient?
Another term for the time after the surgery that the physician provides services to the patient is post-operative care. Prior to surgery it is called pre-operative care.
When scheduling the patient for surgery identify at least four items the medical assistant should advise the patient for?
When scheduling a patient for surgery, the medical assistant should advise the patient to confirm their surgery date and time, understand any pre-operative fasting requirements, discuss medication adjustments or restrictions, and ensure they have arranged for post-operative transportation. It's also important to inform the patient about any necessary pre-operative tests or paperwork needed prior to the surgery.
What is another term for the time after the surgery that the physician provides services services to the patient?
Another term for the time after the surgery that the physician provides services to the patient is post-operative care. Prior to surgery it is called pre-operative care.
What is intra operative salvage?
Intra operative salvage is a medical procedure done to recover blood lost in a surgery. This is done by re-infusing blood into the patient.
What is the proper procedure if a patient shows up at your office bleeding?
That all depends on how much the patient is bleeding. If they are bleeding really bad then you would have to stitch, staple, or glue the patient's wound up after cleaning the blood off first. Now if the patient is bleeding but not loosing a lot of blood, then you would clean the wound and around the wound and then put a band-aid on the wound.
What is the term that describes the services provided to a patient by the physician after surgery?
Post-operative Care
How do you use the word hydrocephalus in a sentence?
This patient's operative hydrocephalus, for which a stent was implanted for drainage.
