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Which changes in body composition do not occur in "catabolic" surgical patients?

Perez D.Scarlett
Answered: May 03, 2018

Catabolism is the set of metabolic pathways that break down molecules into smaller units that are either oxidized to release energy or used in other anabolic reactions. Catabolism breaks down...Read More

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Who is known as "Father of Surgery"?

O. Bickis, Corporate employee
Answered: Apr 16, 2020

The father of surgery is known as Joseph Lister who was born on 5 April 1827. He was a British surgeon and also a pioneer in antiseptic surgery. He was a fluent reader in French and also German....Read More

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What is the difference between ACL and MCL?

Bobby Rickets, Content Reviewer
Answered: Jun 24, 2019

The actual fact about bones in the body is that, they are joined together by materials like ligaments, cartilage and tissue to form joints in various parts of the body. Ligament, which is a band...Read More

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How long does a typical surgery take?

B.Oliviasi
Answered: Oct 26, 2017

A typical outpatient surgery only takes a few hours - less than ten, usually. However, a typical inpatient surgery would be something of the same length or even longer. The only real difference...Read More

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What do you mean by extracellular fluid?

Sysplore
Answered: Jan 23, 2025

The plasma volume constitutes one fourth of the total extracellular fluid volume

The total extracellular fluid volume represents 20% of body weight. The plasma volume is approximately 5% of...Read More

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How would you define whole blood transfusion?

John Smith
Answered: Jan 23, 2025

Whole blood is effective in the replacement of acute blood loss.-whole blood is effective as a replacement fluid for acute blood loss because it provides both volume and oxygen-carrying capacity...Read More

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What is the initial goal of therapy for acute toxic cholangitis?

John Smith
Answered: Jan 23, 2025

Prevent cholangiovenous reflux by decompressing the duct system.-uncontrolled sepsis and the consequent multisystem organ failure are the life-threatening sequelae of acute toxic cholangitis. thus,...Read More

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What is the difference between angioplasty and bypass surgery?

Bergeront Tiffney, Computer Engineer
Answered: Jul 22, 2019

These two types of treatments are known to be recommended for those who are having some heart problems. Angioplasty is the process wherein the coronary artery will be widened in order to allow...Read More

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What is the difference between Bypass and Open Heart Surgery?

Howard Reyes, Science Teacher
Answered: Jul 04, 2019

Both a bypass operation or surgery and the open heart surgery involve a surgical procedure on the heart. However, there are certain differences between bypass surgery and open heart surgery. The...Read More

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What is the difference between Endoscopy and Laparoscopy?

Leo Samuels, Content Writer
Answered: Apr 21, 2020

Endoscopy and laparoscopy are two types of surgical operations performed whenever a doctor wants to diagnose certain diseases in the body. One of the main differences between the two is that both...Read More

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Are narcotics commonly used in the administration of general anesthesia?

Sysplore
Answered: Jan 23, 2025

Acutely injured hypovolemic patients are at significant risk for decreased blood pressure with the use of narcotic analgesics

Narcotics and synthetic analogues belong in the class of drugs...Read More

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What is the difference between breast augmentation and breast implants?

Maxence , Writer
Answered: Nov 27, 2020

Breast augmentation is the procedure used to surgically alter the breasts' shape, size, and structure by inserting breast implants. Breast implants are prosthetics used to be inserted into the...Read More

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What is the difference between HSG and LAP and Dye Test?

H. Ruby
Answered: Jun 23, 2020

A laparoscopy is a procedure for determining the health of the fallopian tubes and the pelvis. It is a dye test that is generally accompanied by anesthesia. There is a small incision in the...Read More

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What is the difference between Gastric Bypass and Gastric Sleeve?

S. Leo, Content Blogger
Answered: Dec 15, 2020

Gastric sleeve and Gastric bypass are two types of bariatric procedures performed on people who want to lose weight. Although they are both used to get the same result, there are some differences...Read More

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