Principles Of Surgery

General practices used to minimize the risk of infection that may occur following surgery. Aseptic technique is crucial in surgical settings to prevent infections.

Sanitizer used on inanimate objects that are too harsh to be used on skin or mucous membranes. Disinfectants are typically used in healthcare settings to clean surfaces.

Procedure in which all microorganisms are destroyed. Examples include application of pressurized steam and chemicals. Sterilization is essential in surgical procedures to ensure instruments are free from pathogens.

Piece of equipment used to sterilize instruments with pressurized steam. Autoclaves are commonly used in medical facilities for sterilization.

Products used to safely sanitize the skin. Antiseptics are important for pre-operative skin preparation.

The combination of capillaries and connective tissue in an open wound that takes on a fleshy red appearance. Granulation tissue is a key part of the wound healing process.

Time during the first six to eight hours after trauma when bacterial numbers remain at a moderate level, allowing the wound to be closed.

The healing process that occurs in a wound with edges closely apposed.

Wound closure occurring after the first six to eight hours after trauma when granulation tissue must first fill the gap between the skin edges and subsequently allow epithelial cells to grow.

An overgrowth of granulation tissue that prevents epithelial cells from growing across the wound.

The process in which damaged and contaminated tissue is removed from a wound prior to the suturing process.

An accumulation of blood in the dead space between tissues.

An accumulation of fluid in a dead space between tissues similar to serum with a small number of red blood cells.

An accumulation of fluid in a dead space between tissues containing bacteria, white blood cells, and dead tissue.

The procedure in which two regions of intestine are joined.

Condition typically occurring in large, deep-chested dog breeds that have consumed a large meal and/or large volumes of water; the stomach accumulates gas and rotates on itself.

Tissue that has died due to lack of blood flow or infection.

Dead

To prevent water from running from more contaminated areas onto the hands.

Tissues can be sutured together to minimize dead space size; inserting a drain.

Initial bleeding can flush.

Initial bleeding can flush contaminants from the wound.

Pressurized steam is a means of sterilization.

Temperatures in an autoclave rise to 250F to 275F during sterilization.