SURGERY

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CHOLECYSTECTOMY

CHOLECYSTECTOMY Definition – Removal of gallbladder is called as Cholecystectomy. – Cholecystectomy means making an opening in gallbladder for removing gallstones at the neck of gall bladder and for draining the obstructed gall bladder.   * Indications   1) Gall stones ( cholelithiasis ) 2) Acute and chronic cholecystitis 3) Carcinoma of gall bladder 4) …

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OXYGEN THERAPY

OXYGEN THERAPY Definition – Oxygen therapy is the use of oxygen as a medical treatment. • Indications – SaO2 level below 90% – Before and after suctioning – Heart surgery – during exercise – Terminally ill patients – Breathlessness on exercise. • Complications – Hypercapnia – Oxygen toxicity – Blindness – Atelectasis – Discomfort and …

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PHERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE

PHERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE.   DEFINITION   – PHERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE (PVD) is the group of disorder affecting artery , veins , capillaries, and lymphatic system. – Thus affecting the cellular organs , body nutrients , metabolism and health. • Disease of Arteries – Acute arterial occlusion – Chronic arterial insufficiency √ Atherosclerosis √ Arteriosclerosis √ …

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