| A | B |
|---|
| absorable sutures | digested by tissue enzymes and absorbed by body tissue |
| postoperative care | monitor pt during recovery from anesthesi, wound care and pt instructions |
| surgical asepsis | when sterily of supplies and enviroment is needed |
| geneal anesthetic | depresses CNS to unconsciousness |
| anesthesia | partial or complete loss of sensation to block pain |
| written permission | use for invasive procedure |
| forceps | grasp tissue or objects |
| laceration | torn ragged edge wound |
| straight, curved swaged | needle shapes |
| skin | first line of defense |
| curved needle | use when movement is restricted |
| medical and surgical asepsis | decrease risk of infection |
| firmly and handle first | how to pass instruments |
| foreign bodies | various foms, ei splinter, thorn |
| topical | applied to skin to numb |
| laser surgery | quick healing with little tissue damage |
| endoscope | istrument to look into hollow organ |
| pre/post operative instructions | brochres, face to face or dvd and video |
| local anesthetic in mouth | no eating to prevent choking or injury |
| cryosurgery | TX for cervical erosion |
