Pain Management
Pain management has often been considered the fifth vital sign. Making sure patient’s pain is under control is incredibly important in improving their outcomes. Frequent assessment of patient’s pain and…
Read MorePain management has often been considered the fifth vital sign. Making sure patient’s pain is under control is incredibly important in improving their outcomes. Frequent assessment of patient’s pain and…
Read MoreUmbilical hernias are defined as hernia defects occurring 3 cm superior or inferior to the umbilicus. In 1882, T. F. Chevasse reported success using the transperitoneal approach in the case…
Read MoreThoracotomy is a surgical procedure in which an incision is made between the ribs to gain access to organs in the chest/thorax. Emergent thoracotomy first came to the United States…
Read MoreBelow, you will find boxes with questions related to anatomy that will likely be something you will encounter during your surgical rotation. We have included these to serve as a…
Read MoreBelow, you will find boxes with surgery questions you will likely encounter during your surgical rotation. We have included these to serve as a launching point for further, deeper learning.
Read MoreBelow, you will find boxes with medical terms that you will encounter and be expected to use during your surgical rotation. We have included these to serve as a launching…
Read MoreDiverticulosis refers to abnormal pouching of the colonic wall. The term “divertikel” was coined by Fleischman in 1815. Jean Cruveilhier described herniations through the muscular layer of the colon in…
Read MoreIleus occurs when there is intestinal distention and either slowing or no passage of luminal contents without a demonstrable mechanical obstruction. The term “ileus” is derived from the Greek word…
Read MoreFournier gangrene is a fulminant form of necrotizing fasciitis that affects the perineal, genital, or perianal regions. It was first described in 1883 by Alfred Fournier, a French dermatologist and…
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