REFLECTIVE ESSAY 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
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The role of a qualified operating department practitioner is to provide high standards of peri-operative care to patients whilst also giving skilled support to surgeons‚ anaesthetists and/or theatre nurses. ODP’s need a broad knowledge and skill base that includes excellent communication skills‚ management skills and teamwork skills‚ as they are involved with the assessment‚ delivery and evaluation of peri-operative care. There are three phases to peri-operative care; the anaesthetic phase‚ the
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INTRODUCTION The word "anesthesia"‚ coined by Oliver Wendell Holmes‚ Sr. (1809–1894) in 1846 from the Greek αν-‚ an-‚ "without"; and aisthēsis‚ "sensation")‚ refers to the inhibition of sensation. An anesthetic (American English) (or anaesthetic‚ (Commonwealth English)) is a drug that causes anesthesia—reversible loss of sensation. They contrast with analgesics (painkillers)‚ which relieve pain without eliminating sensation. These drugs are generally administered to facilitate surgery. A wide
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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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WORDCOUNT-680 MODULE 1145 NICKOLA LASH-HARTNOLL ODP STUDENT APRILL 2011 COHORT PRACTICE ESSAY This assignment will compare two different methods of hand washing within the perioperative environment. It will also discuss how hand washing can influence the prevention of health care infections (HCAI’s) a HCAI is a type of infection that a patient will acquire through a hospital stay. Most infections in hospitals are spread through direct contact (cross contamination)
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Causes of Hysterectomy Introduction Having a hysterectomy can be one of the most difficult decisions a woman ever has to make. It can threaten your identity‚ sexuality‚ and fertility‚ and lead to lingering feelings of grief‚ depression‚ and loss. But sometimes a hysterectomy is necessary in order to increase quality of life‚ reduce painful symptoms‚ or even save lives. If you are thinking about having a hysterectomy‚ it is important to weigh your decision carefully. This report is designed
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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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into two clinical skills‚ which I have learned within Surgical First Assistant (SFA) module. The report incorporates my expectations as an SFA‚ standard practices‚ issues of accountability‚ responsibility and role limitations across professional boundaries of advanced surgical practice and will establish my understandings in relation to the specific learning outcomes of this course module‚ along with a critical appraisal of my performance and role fulfillment. The two skills I chose for this report
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would be able to help and take care of individuals; turning into AN ODP would have always been my dream. Operating Department Practitioners works with surgeons‚ anesthetists and theatre nurses in which they carry out safe and secure operation. I do know the role can be very challenging and demanding and sometimes can also be fulfilling and satisfying still which makes me believe my passion for ODP can be fulfilled. To be a good ODP‚ you have be sensitive‚ caring‚ and observant‚ have communication
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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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