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Pleurodysis

procedure of causing adherence of the visceral pleural in the chest with the parietal pleural of the inner chest wall in order to prevent recurrences of a pneumothorax

Pericardiocentesis

procedure of advancing a needle through to chest to the pericardium in order to drain it

Paracentesis

removal of fluid from the belly (peritoneal fluid)

ORIF

open reduction with internal fixation; done by the orthopedic surgeon in the operating room to re-align and stabilize fractured segments of bone

Open fracture reduction

procedure in which the broken bones are re-aligned in the operating room; done by an orthopedic surgeon

Oophorectomy

surgical removal of an ovary

Nebulizer

a device that aerosolizes fluid that is breathed in by the patient; as in the medicine albuterol that is placed in a hand-held nebulizer for the asthmatic

Mastectomy

surgical excision of the breast

Lataeral canthotomy

surgical procedure in which the tendons of the lateral canthus of the eyelids are cut in order to relieve ocular pressure and permanent blindness from a collection of blood behind the eye called a retrobulbar hematoma

Laparotomy

surgical technique of making a large incision in order to fully open the cavity and perform surgery

Laparoscopy

surgical technique of making small incisions into the skin and inserting a cmera and surgical instruments through those incisions to perform surgery

Laminectomy

surgical procedure whereby the lamina on the vertebral bodies are removed in order to create more room for the spinal root to exit the SC; often used to treat painful sensory radiculopathies like sciatica

Intubation

procedure of placing an endotracheal tube into the trachea

IABP

intra-arterial balloon pump; device inserted into the femoral artery and into the descending aorta used to increase blood pressure by exerting counter-pressure; used in cases of cardiogenic shock

In-line stabilization

technique for holding the cervical spine and preventing a hyperextension injury when intubating a patient with potential cervical spine injury

Hysterectomy

surgical removal of the uterus

Herniorrhaphy

surgical procedure in which a hernia is repaired

Hematoma block

procedure in which anesthetic is placed with a needle and into the hematoma caused by a broken bone; the resulting numbness allows the ER doc to reduce the fracture

Fusion

surgical procedure whereby the vertebral bodies are fused together; usually done to prevent further spinal cord injuries from disruption of the intervertebral ligaments and instability of the vertebral joints

Fundoscopy

exam where an opthalmoscope is used to visualize the fundi aka the retina and optic nerve and vessels of the eye

Fluroscopy

procedure where a fluroscope is used in order to actively xray the patient during a procedure

Fem-pop bypass

surgical procedure whereby a graft is used to bypass a segment of severely atherosclerosed femoral artery in order to provide blood flow to the leg and prevent amputation

FAST scan

procedure in which the ultrasound is used in trauma to quickly determine the presence of abdominal free fluid

Fasciotomy

surgical incision into the fascia in order to relieve the high pressure and restore blood flow that can happen in compartment syndrome

Escharotomy

surgical incision made over severely burned skin or eschar that due to its inability to restrict movement is done in order to relieve the constriction and allow for breathing and blood flow

ERCP

endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; procedure to remove a stone or dilate a blocked common bile duct or pancreatic duct; usually done by gastroenterologist

Endoscopy

using an endoscope to examine; endoscope looks through the mouth, esophagus, stomach, or duodenum

Echocardiogram

procedure in which an ultrasound is used to visualize the heart

D and C

opening of the cervix and removal of the uterine material; performed in the case of miscarriage or extensive uterine bleeding

Cut-down

procedure whereby an incision is made in the skin and dissection is carried out down to the level of the vein; usually done as a measure of last resort when there is no peripheral IV available

Cricothyrotomy

a surgical incision into the membrane b/w the cricoid bone and the laryngeal cartilage; done for the purpose of providing an airway when breathing through the mouth and nose is not an option

Cricoid pressure

procedure of placing pressure on the cricoid bone during rapid sequence intubation in order to prevent the passive reflux of stomach contents into the lungs; also known as the "Sellick maneuver"

Craniotomy

a surgical hole in the brain; brain surgery; as in to drain an epidural hemtoma

Craniectomy

surgical procedure in which part of the cranium (ie skull) is removed; usually done to relieve the pressure from braining swelling and prevent brainstem herniation

Continuous nebs

continuous nebulized albuterol given to severe asthmatics

Colostomy

surgical procedure that provides an opening b/w the colon and the abdominal wall

Colonoscopy

using an endoscope to visualize the inside of the colon by passing it through the anus and the rectum

Colectomy

excision of the large intestine or colon; can be either a "partial colectomy" or a "total colectomy" depending on how much colon is removed

Closed fracture reduction

procedure in which the broken bones are re-aligned w/o the need to surgically incise the skin; closed reductions are usually done by the ER doctor at the bedside

Cholecystectomy

surgical removal of the gallbladder

Cesarean section

surgical procedure in which the uterus is incised and the fetus is delivered

Cautery

burning the ends of the bleeding blood vessels to cause hemostasis; done with electrocauterey or with silver nitrate sticks

Cardiac Catheterization

placing a catheter to reach the heart

CABG

coronary artery bypass graft; cardiac bypass; open heart surgery involving the bypass of an obstructed coronary artery usually with the saphenous vein or the internal mammary vein

Bronchoscopy

procedure where a bronchoscope is advanced down the trachea and into the bronchi

Blood patch

procedure whereby the blood is taken from the patient and then re-inserted into the epidural space in an effort to form a blood clot that will stop the persistence of leakage of spinal fluid usually due to a previous spinal tap

BKA

below the knee amputation

Arthrocentesis

using a needle to drain fluid from a joint

Arterial embolization

procedure in which a bleeding artery is clotted off in order to prevent growth of a tumor as seen in uterine fibroids or ongoing bleeding as seen in pelvic trauma or existaxis

Appendectomy

surgical removal or the appendix

Angioplasty

reconstruction of a blood vessel, usually the coronary artery

AKA

above the knee amputation

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