What it means
Surgeons do operations, from minor procedures to major surgery. They may be general surgeons or specialists, such as orthopedic, heart, brain or vascular surgeons. Before surgery, the surgeon explains the procedure, risks and choices to the client and obtains informed consentin-FORMD kun-SENTA person's agreement to a treatment or procedure, given freely after the risks, benefits and other choices have been explained to them.Full entry ; the nurse often witnesses the client's signature.
For the nurse
Report to the surgeon any change after surgery, such as heavy bleeding, falling blood pressure or signs of infection. Before surgery, take part in the time-out to confirm the right client, procedure and site.
At a glance
| Spanish | cirujano |
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| Also written | surgeons |
Related terms
postoperative
Describing the time after surgery, from the end of the operation until recovery.
informed consent
A person's agreement to a treatment or procedure, given freely after the risks, benefits and other choices have been explained to them.
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forceps
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