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| 4 types of surgical complication |
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| infection, respiratory distress, cardiac arrest, hemorrhage, procedure or equipment mishap |
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| gallbladder, biliary system, liver |
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| uterus, bladder, lower intestine |
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| stomach, duodenum, pacreas, liver |
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| kidney, upper stomach, lower esophagus |
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| ureters, proximal half of colon |
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| pelvic structures, distal half of colon |
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| pancras, stomach, biliaryh |
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| stomach, duodenum, pancreas, spleen |
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| layers of the abdominal tissues beginning with innermost layer |
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| peritoneum, muscle, fascia, subcutaneous, skin |
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| is the most powerful coagulator of all surgical lasers capable of vaporizing large volumes of tissue |
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| operates in the visible spectrum emitting a green beam; strongly absorbed by hemoglobin and melanin and similar pigments |
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| Operates in the visible light spectrum emitting a red-yellow light beam; resembles the argon laser in construction and use |
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| operates in the near(low) infrared spectrum emitting an invisible beam; poorly absorbed by hemoglobin and water; intensely absorbed by tissue protein; penetration into tissue is very deep |
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| patient safety precautions for laser use |
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| 1. noncombustable anesthetics should be used 2. nonflammable antiseptic should be used for skin prep 3. pt eyes should be protected by moistened eye pads for CO2 4. endotrachial tubes must be protected from direct and reflective laser beam radiation 5. exposed skin should be protected by double layer of moistened towels |
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| Personnel safety for laser use |
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| 1. goggles, protective lens, protective shields for other lasers 2. avoid inhalation of laser plume 3. protect your skin |
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| Environmental safety precautions for laser use |
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| 1. Warning signs should be posted on all walls and ceiling should have non-reflective surfaces 2. any windows in laser area must be covered during use of laser 3. warning labels must indicate points of danger to avoid personal injury |
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