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SURGICAL INCISIONS

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SURGICAL INCISIONS 1. Kocher's incision Kocher's incision is a type of surgical incision named after the Swiss surgeon Emil Theodor Kocher. It is commonly used to gain access to the gallbladder, bile ducts, and upper part of the small intestine (duodenum) during surgical procedures. The incision starts from the right subcostal area (just below the rib cage) and extends towards the midline of the abdomen. It is typically a curved or slightly oblique incision, with the convexity directed towards the right side of the patient's body. The incision may vary in length depending on the specific surgical procedure and the patient's anatomy. Kocher's incision provides good exposure to the gallbladder and surrounding structures, making it suitable for procedures such as cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder) and exploration of the common bile duct. It allows the surgeon to visualize and manipulate these structures effectively. Although Kocher's incision ...
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Medical abbreviations

Medical abbreviations were made to quickly but accurately document. Here’s a list of medical terminologies that you should know. Abbreviations & Acronyms Meaning aa Of each, equal parts ABR Absolute bed rest Abd. Abdomen ac Before meals AD Admitting diagnosis A&D Admission and discharge Ad lib As desired, if the patient so desired ADL Activities of daily living Adm. Admission Ad. Spec. Admission  urine specimen A.M. or a.m., AM or am Morning amb Ambulation, walking, ambulatory,   able to walk amt. Amount AP or A.P. Appendectomy aqua Water or H2O @ At Approx. Approximately B&B or b&b Bowel and bladder training bid or B.I.D. or b.i.d. Twice a day b.m. or B.M. Bowel  movement ,  feces B.P. or BP Blood pressure BR or br or B.R. or b.r. Bedrest BRP or B.R.P. or brp Bathroom privileges BSC or bsc Bedside commode °C Celsius degree (or centigrade) c With Ca Cancer Cath. Catheter CBC or C.B.C. Complete blood count cc or c.c Cubic centi...
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Dealing with critical incidents and trauma (Key points)

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Seek safety and support. Be in contact with your family and friends. Check symptoms (acute stress reactions). Contact the staff welfare section. Overview A critical incident is a sudden, unexpected and overwhelming event, that is out of the range of expected experiences. You may feel intense fear, helplessness, horror and completely out of control. After such an abnormal event, most people experience reactions that are disturbing and difficult to accept. Inform yourself about typical responses (acute stress reactions) you can expect in the aftermath of a critical incident, how to develop a ‘healthy' response, and when to seek support. Managers and colleagues should be aware that initial support is critical. How you support and respond to colleagues who have experienced a critical incident may influence the duration and depth of their symptoms. Main guidance Underlying policies, principles and/or standards Critical incidents include: Accidents (such as traffic accidents)...
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