PART A VAGINAL HYSTERECTOMY ‘Vaginal hysterectomy is removal of the uterus through an incision made in the vaginal wall and the pelvic cavity’ (Rothrock 2010‚ p. 446). The cervix‚ a physical part of the uterus‚ is also removed. In some cases‚ ovaries and fallopian tubes may be removed as well. Vaginal approach is generally chosen for a treatment of malignancy and prolapse of the uterus and presents less complications and faster recovery than the abdominal hysterectomy. Recently‚ a number of
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intact. Hysterectomy is another surgical procedures for removing fibroids. Hysterectomy is the removal of uterus. There are several types of hysterectomies to choose from: · A total‚ complete‚ or simple hysterectomy removes the entire uterus with the cervix. The fallopian tubes and ovaries can be left intact‚ however. If they are‚ you will continue to ovulate‚ but you will not experience a menstrual period. The body will just absorb the egg. · A subtotal or partial hysterectomy removes the
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Hysterectomy What is a hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure whereby the uterus (womb) is removed. Hysterectomy is the most common non-obstetrical procedure of women in the United States. Why is a hysterectomy performed? The most common reason hysterectomy is performed is for uterine fibroids The next most common reasons are abnormal uterine bleeding‚ endometriosis‚ and uterine prolapse (including pelvic relaxation). Only 10% of hysterectomy is performed for cancer. This article
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Assessment of the patient with acute abdominal pain Karen DeLawder Chamberlain College of Nursing NR305: Health Assessment Spring 2011 Assessment of the patient with acute abdominal pain Introduction Assessment of the patient with acute abdominal pain is an article published in the Nursing Standard Journal in the June 2006 issue‚ written by Elaine Cole‚ Antonia Lynch‚ and Helen Cugnoni. This article gives an in depth look at common diagnosis associated with abdominal pain. With each diagnosis
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Abdominal Infection Case Study This case relates to an abdominal infection; therefore‚ purposefully look into the medication use and vocabulary as they relate to abdominal infections. Vocabulary: Before attempting to work the case study‚ define each of the vocabulary words. Although the words may have several subheadings‚ it will give you a place to begin your inquiry. When reviewing the vocabulary words‚ you might want to ask several questions: who‚ what‚ where‚ when‚ why and how. This should
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Aneurysms were first described by the 16th century anatomist and physician Vesalius‚ who believed they were simply a widening of the vessel (Collin et al 2009). An abdominal aneurysm (AAA) is a condition in which the abdominal aorta (a large blood vessel that supplies blood to the abdominal‚ pelvis and the lower limbs) becomes large and ballooning leading to the development of several symptoms. The condition more often occurs in males compared to females. It occurs more frequently in above the age
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under a great amount of pressure‚ the aorta can bulge‚ creating an aneurysm (Figure 1); this usually occurs in a weak part of the artery. Aneurysm is derived from the Greek term "aneurysma"‚ which means dilation. An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a widening in one part of the abdominal aorta. This paper will cover how an aneurysm is developed and diagnosed‚ different types of aneurysms‚ clinical values‚ stages of aneurysms‚ what the risk factors are‚ who is at risk‚ treatment options‚ cost‚ and
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canal (prolapse) and may protrude out of the vagina (procidentia) – May begin to pull the bladder and rectum with it • Signs/symptoms: pressure and urinary problems aggravated by activity; dyspareunia • Medical Management – Pessaries – Hysterectomy Uterine Prolapse • Nursing Management – Teach Kegel exercises during the postpartum period – Preoperative teaching • Expectations of postoperative period • Effect of surgery on sexual function – Postoperative care • Prevention of infection
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ON THE LEARNING CONTRACT CONSIDERING THE SURGICAL AND ANAESTHETICS ROLES OF ODP FOR AN ABDOMINAL HYSTERECTOMY. By AKINYEMI AKINTARO 0711964 Dip of HE (ODP) Enhanced Theatre Practice OPE09-1 REFLECTION ON THE LEARNING CONTRACT. This is a reflective essay based on my experience of participating in delivery of anaesthetic and surgical care to a patient undergoing abdominal hysterectomy under general and regional anaesthesia. I will be describing the process involved‚ my participation
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off fever. She also said that her two sisters had a history of abnormal uterine bleeding. When the patient cannot bear the pain she decided to undergo ultrasound. The patient had a surgery to remove the found cyst on her ovaries‚ and a total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salphingo oophorectomy with frozen section was done. Often patients with ovarian new growth can feel pain and should be assessed for alteration of comfort and her pain level. Pathophysiology Ovarian New Growth has no
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