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Scribe Orientation - Procedures

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Angioplasty
Surgical opening up of a coronary artery
Appendectomy
Surgical removal of the appendix
Auscultation
the process of listening to the body using a stethoscope
Biopsy
Sampling of tissue from an abnormal area, such as a lump or tumor
CABG
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, usage of a mechanical or organic vessel to repair a blocked coronary artery
Cataract Surgery
Surgical removal of a clouded lens of the eye
Cesarean section
delivery of a baby through a surgical incision in the abdomen
Cholecystectomy
surgical removal of the gallbladder
Colostomy
Surgical hole in the colon, allowing fecal matter to be removed without passing through the rectum
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A lifesaving procedure of rescue breaths and chest compressions to restore someone's breathing after the heart stops
Cystectomy
surgical removal of the bladder
Debridement
removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissue from a wound
Gastric Balloon
Weight loss surgery, balloon placed inside of the stomach to reduce the amount of space for food
Gastric Banding
Weight loss surgery: surgical placement of a band at the top of the stomach restricting maximum food intake
Hemmorrhoidectomy
surgical removal of an inflamed vein in the rectum or anus
Hernia Repair
Surgical correction of an intestine that has pushed into a muscle or body cavity
Hysterectomy
surgical removal of the uterus
Internal/External Fixation
surgical repair and setting of a bone
Intubation
Placement of tube down the trachea to facilitate breathing
Lithotripsy
Breaking up the renal calculi (kidney stones) with sound waves so they can be passed in the urine
Lumbar Puncture
the withdrawal of cerebrospinal fluid through a hollow needle inserted into the lumbar region between the L4 and L5 vertebrae. Also referred to as a spinal tap
Mastectomy
Surgical removal of one or both breasts
Nephrectomy
removal of a kidney
Oophorectomy
surgical removal of the ovaries
Orchiectomy
removal of a testicle
Paracentesis
Perforation of a body cavity or cyst to remove extraneous fluid or gas
Pericardiocentisis
A procedure where they insert a syringe into the chest and drain the fluid from the pericardium
Roux en Y Gastric Bypass
Weight loss surgery, surgical bypass of the stomach and part of the small intestine
Spinal Fusion
back surgery
Stent Placement
Placement of a hallow tube into a blocked or collapsed blood vessel or ureter
Tonsilectomy
Surgical removal of one or both pharyngeal tonsils
Tracheotomy
an incision in the windpipe made to relieve an obstruction to breathing
Tubal Ligation
tying off of the Fallopian tubes
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Weight loss surgery, stapling of the stomach
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