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Patient disEngagement - Try PreOp® Patient Engagement Webinar

2018-02-19T03:39:31.000Z

	Patient disEngagement - Try PreOp® Patient Engagement Webinar https://preop.com/patient-engagement-zone/youtube-player-video-time/ Patient disEngagement - Try PreOp® Patient Engagement Webinar Patient disEngagement - Try PreOp® videos for your YouTube Player Hi this is John and Patient Engagement is not working. I'll let you Google the articles, it's working for us at the PreOp® Patient Engagement Zone™ because we have over 175 million views on YouTube and a half a million views every month. NEWS FLASH Got a viral video going over 3.5 million views hold on it's closing on 5 million views. Hello, we have 5 million views with a watch time of over 9 minutes folks this is Patient Engagement and we know where your patients are going. Do you know what the world's second largest search engine is? It's YouTube that's right, YouTube video. Do you want a YouTube video Patient Engagement Zone™ to drive your patients and their families to your HIPAA compliant sites. CLICK THE BUTTOM BELOW and let's build your YouTube channel your Patient Engagement Zone™	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 172 1 ratings
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Update PreOp® Patient Engagement Zone - Patient Education Videos

2018-01-22T02:39:38.000Z

	Update PreOp® Patient Engagement Zone - Patient Education Videos Update PreOp® Patient Engagement Zone - Patient Education Videos 3.5 Million views Viral January 2018 Hi my name is John and I am the CEO of PreOp.com™ Where are your patients going? 8 in10 online health inquiries start at a search engine. ok, we know who the number one search engine is... Google Do you know what the worlds 2nd largest search engine is? YouTube, that's right YouTube Video and from there, it's all the social networks Facebook, Twitter Instagram, etc. and I can tell you that a whole lot of patients and their families go directly to YouTube looking for videos and why am I so sure? Because we have over 175 million views on YouTube and a 1/2 million views every month NEWS FLASH: Got a viral video going - over 3.5 million views this month… January 2018 Views from patient and their families watching our patient education videos. That's huge! The second largest medical video organization on YouTube is Johnson & Johnson with lifetime views of just 17 million Ok, so what about our Hospitals We have serviced 1000+ hospitals in the past 15 years. and now 100s of hospitals watch our videos at the in-hospital patient's bedside. Why that's the most engaging area after you have had surgery and watching our PreOp® Patient Discharge videos. Ok, we're not hear to prove a point about patients watching videos. We're here to talk about you engaging your patients with videos. I call it, The Patient Engagement Zone How do you watch videos? You need a video player. YouTube is a video player, Facebook has a video player. and we offer you a free video player Why...so you can play our patient education videos. Join us and we promise you, I promise you a 1-click free video player with a couple of our most watched and most important videos. And if you act now these videos will be free. I have something more, These videos are in English and in Spanish. Click the button at the bottom and I'm not asking for an email, not asking for any form of payment. Let's build your player, Let's build your Patient Engagement Zone Click the button at the bottom, Now and get your free player and free videos, today.	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 491 4 ratings
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PreOp® Video Player - Patient Engagement Zone -PEZ

2018-01-16T15:39:06.000Z

	PreOp® Video Player - Patient Engagement Zone -PEZ The Video Player - The PreOp® Patient Engagement Zone -PEZ	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 2659 5 ratings
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Permanent Pacemaker Implant Surgery - PreOp® Patient Education

2018-01-16T03:21:16.000Z

	Permanent Pacemaker Implant Surgery - PreOp® Patient Education Permanent Pacemaker Implant Surgery - PreOp® Patient Education PreOp® https://PreOp.com Patient Education Company Your doctor has recommended that you receive a permanent pacemaker implanted in your body. But what does that actually mean? The heart is located in the center of the chest, enclosed by the breast bone and rib cage. By contracting in a rhythmic way, it causes the blood in your body to circulate. A normally functioning heart beats at a rate of between 60 and 100 contractions per minute. These contractions are triggered by a small piece of heart tissue called the SA node. The SA node generates a small electrical signal that is transmitted by nerves to the surrounding muscle. These electrical impulses are what cause the heart muscle to contract. In some people, the SA node fails to cause the heart to contract with its normal rhythm, causing an abnormal heartbeat or arrhythmia. The most common form of arrhythmia, for which pacemaker surgery is often recommended, is bradyarrythymia - or slow heart rate. There are a number of reasons why you may have developed an arrhythmia, but in most cases the problem is caused by a disruption in the SA node or in the system of nerves that conducts electrical signals to the heart muscle. A pacemaker is a device that is designed to provide an electrical signal to the heart muscle and to help it maintain a proper rhythm. There are several types of pacemakers and the particular model selected for you will be based on your specific condition. But all pacemakers share a common design. Your pacemaker will consist of two major pieces . . . a small metal box that contains a battery and other electronic components and an insulated wire, called a lead, which will carry the electrical impulses from the pacemaker to the heart. Your pacemaker will be permanently implanted in your chest and, depending on your condition, either one or two leads will be attached to the heart muscle. Your Procedure: On the day of your operation, you will be asked to put on a surgical gown. You may receive a sedative by mouth and an intravenous line may be put in. You will then be transferred to the operating table. To begin, skin is swabbed with an antiseptic solution and a sterile drape will be placed around the operative site. Then the surgeon will make a small skin incision in the upper chest, just below the collarbone. A pocket is then created between the skin and the tissue that covers the chest muscle. Next, the team will use instruments called retractors to hold back the skin and underlying tissue. They'll locate a large blood vessel called the subclavian vein. Using a special needle and syringe, your doctor will puncture the wall of the vein. A thin guide wire is then inserted through the needle and into the vein. Your doctor gently pushes the wire until it reaches the heart. Using an instrument called a fluoroscope the surgical team is able to see the wire's progress through the vein and into the beating heart. Once the wire is in place, the needle is removed and a catheter - or hollow tube - is passed over the guide wire and into the heart. One or two leads are then passed through the catheter. When the lead or leads are in their proper position, the catheter is removed. Finally, the lead is connected to the pacemaker, the pacemaker is inserted into the pocket below the collar bone and the incision is closed. Patient Education Company	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 575 6 ratings
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Dilation and Curettage | D & C Surgery | PreOp® Patient Education

2018-01-08T21:28:36.000Z

	Dilation and Curettage \| D & C Surgery \| PreOp® Patient Education Dilation and Curettage \| D & C Surgery \| PreOp® Patient Education PreOp® https://PreOp.com \| StoreMD™ https://Store.PreOp.com Patient Education Company Your doctor has recommended that you undergo a Dilation and Curettage, or D and C. But what does that actually mean? The uterus is part of a woman's reproductive system. It's the organ that contains the growing fetus. The cervix forms the neck of the uterus, and the vagina is the canal through which conception and birth take place. The endometrium is a soft lining that protects the fetus during pregnancy. Reasons for having a D and C vary. Most D and C's are performed because the patient has complained of unusually heavy menstrual bleeding. Other common problems include, uterine infection, bleeding after sexual intercourse, incomplete miscarriage or the presence of polyps - small pieces of extra tissue growing on the inside of the uterine wall. Your Procedure: On the day of your operation, you will be asked to put on a surgical gown. You may receive a sedative by mouth and an intravenous line may be put in. You will then be transferred to the operating table. To perform a D and C, your doctor needs unobstructed access to your uterus, so your feet will be raised, separated and placed in canvas slings - holding your legs in a position much like that position used during a routine gynecological exam. To begin, the genital area is swabbed with an antiseptic solution and sterile towels are draped around until only the vulva is exposed. Then the surgeon will use a gloved hand to conduct a vaginal examination and will check the size and location of the uterus by pressing on your lower abdomen. A metal or plastic vaginal speculum is used to gently expand the vagina and allow access to the cervix. Once the cervix is visible, a forcep is used to grasp the front lip of the cervix - causing the uterus to open a little. Using a blunt-tipped probe, the surgeon carefully measures the length of the uterus and takes a small sample of tissue from the cervical canal. Next, the surgeon will dilate, or open the cervix, using a series of progressively larger metal rods called dilators. When the cervix has expanded sufficiently, the doctor will use a spoon-shaped instrument called a curette to gently scrape out the lining of the uterus. In some cases, surge When the entire lining of the uterus has been removed, the instruments are withdrawn. The tissue removed will then be sent to a laboratory for analysis. Patient Education Company	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 637 4 ratings
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PreOp® Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Update Surgery Patient Education

2017-12-01T03:25:04.000Z

	PreOp® Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Update Surgery Patient Education PreOp® Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Surgery Patient Education https://preop.com/laparoscopic-gastric-sleeve-surgery/ Your doctor has recommended a Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve to help you lose weight. This video will help you to understand this surgical treatment option. We will start by reviewing information about your body and your medical condition. When we swallow, the esophagus carries food down to the stomach to be digested. Digestion breaks the food into smaller bits that can be used by the body. These small bits of digested food then pass to the small intestine where water, fat, protein and other nutrients are taken up by the body. Weight loss procedures, also called bariatric surgery make the stomach smaller so that a person cannot eat as much food as they used to. This type of surgery is intended for someone who is significantly above their ideal body weight, has health problems because of the weight, and other treatment options including diet and exercise have failed to help. With bariatric surgery up to 80% of people lose weight and keep it off. Not all of the extra weight is lost, patients tend to lose about half. For example someone may lose 50 pounds if they are 100 pounds overweight. Some patients are able to lose more and some lose less. The weight loss after surgery usually helps with diabetes, sleep apnea, joint pain and high blood pressure. Before this procedure, you must work with a care team for up to 6 months to make lifestyle changes. This can include a nutritionist, an exercise trainer, and a counselor for support and depression management. You may need a sleep study if you have never had one to check your breathing while you sleep. Surgery does not guarantee permanent weight loss. Keeping the weight off depends on you having a healthier lifestyle forever. It will help your body reset to a new weight but your new good habits keep the weight off. Recommending surgery as an option is commonly based on a person’s BMI, or body mass index , which is related to a person’s height and weight. Surgery may be an option for adults that are 100 pounds overweight or have a BMI of 40. Surgery may also be advised for a BMI of 35 if there are weight related health problems such as sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes or heart disease. The laparoscopic gastric sleeve is a procedure that makes the stomach smaller by cutting away part of it. It is is shaped like a banana afterwards and can fit less than half a cup of food, or 100 cc’s (say “C” “C’s”). Since most of the stomach is taken out, it is a permanent procedure. Benefits of the sleeve procedure are : a decreased appetite from less of the hunger hormone Ghrelin, which is made by the section of stomach that is removed. a smaller stomach, so you cannot eat as much, and no change to your intestines so vitamins and food can be absorbed normally There are several different types of bariatric surgery, some are more and some are less invasive including • Gastric Bypass, • Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve, • Gastric Banding, • Endoscopic Gastric Sleeve It is very important that you understand why the laparoscopic gastric sleeve has been recommended for you. If you have questions, ask. Your surgeon has recommended a laparoscopic procedure. A long instrument with a light and camera called a laparoscope is used. The scope makes it possible to see and operate on hard to reach delicate tissue. This is minimally invasive surgery that uses very small incisions instead of a classic large incision. Healing and return to normal activity is usually faster, with less bleeding and fewer complications. With all laparoscopic procedures, the surgical team is prepared to change your surgery to an open procedure with a larger incision if this becomes necessary. An open procedure is sometimes needed to treat unexpected bleeding or other findings during a procedure that make it impossible to use a laparoscope. If this happens your stay in the hospital and recovery will be longer than you originally expected.	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 415 6 ratings
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Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Surgery PreOp® Patient Education and Engagement

2017-11-21T16:52:28.000Z

	Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Surgery PreOp® Patient Education and Engagement Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Surgery PreOp® Patient Education and Engagement https://preop.com/preop/laparoscopic-gastric-sleeve-surgery/ StoreMD™ for Physician videos: http://store.preop.com Patient Education Company What is a laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve to help you lose weight? This video will help you to understand this surgical treatment option. We will start by reviewing information about your body and your medical condition. When we swallow, the esophagus carries food down to the stomach to be digested. Digestion breaks the food into smaller bits that can be used by the body. These small bits of digested food then pass to the small intestine where water, fat, protein and other nutrients are taken up by the body. Weight loss procedures, also called bariatric surgery make the stomach smaller so that a person cannot eat as much food as they used to. This type of surgery is intended for someone who is significantly above their ideal body weight, has health problems because of the weight, and other treatment options including diet and exercise have failed to help. With bariatric surgery up to 80% of people lose weight and keep it off. Not all of the extra weight is lost, patients tend to lose about half. For example someone may lose 50 pounds if they are 100 pounds overweight. Some patients are able to lose more and some lose less. The weight loss after surgery usually helps with diabetes, sleep apnea, joint pain and high blood pressure. Before this procedure, you must work with a care team for up to 6 months to make lifestyle changes. This can include a nutritionist, an exercise trainer, and a counselor for support and depression management. You may need a sleep study if you have never had one to check your breathing while you sleep. Surgery does not guarantee permanent weight loss. Keeping the weight off depends on you having a healthier lifestyle forever. It will help your body reset to a new weight but your new good habits keep the weight off. Recommending surgery as an option is commonly based on a person’s BMI, or body mass index , which is related to a person’s height and weight. Surgery may be an option for adults that are 100 pounds overweight or have a BMI of 40. Surgery may also be advised for a BMI of 35 if there are weight related health problems such as sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes or heart disease. The laparoscopic gastric sleeve is a procedure that makes the stomach smaller by cutting away part of it. It is is shaped like a banana afterwards and can fit less than half a cup of food, or 100 cc’s (say “C” “C’s”). Since most of the stomach is taken out, it is a permanent procedure. Benefits of the sleeve procedure are : • a decreased appetite from less of the hunger hormone Ghrelin (say grel-in), which is made by the section of stomach that is removed. • a smaller stomach, so you cannot eat as much, • and no change to your intestines so vitamins and food can be absorbed normally There are several different types of bariatric surgery, some are more and some are less invasive including • Gastric Bypass, • Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve, • Gastric Banding, • And Endoscopic Gastric Sleeve It is very important that you understand why the laparoscopic gastric sleeve has been recommended for you. If you have questions, ask. Your surgeon has recommended a laparoscopic procedure. A long instrument with a light and camera called a laparoscope is used. The scope makes it possible to see and operate on hard to reach delicate tissue. This is minimally invasive surgery that uses very small incisions instead of a classic large incision. Healing and return to normal activity is usually faster, with less bleeding and fewer complications. With all laparoscopic procedures, the surgical team is prepared to change your surgery to an open procedure with a larger incision if this becomes necessary. An open procedure is sometimes needed to treat unexpected bleeding or other findings during a procedure that make it impossible to use a laparoscope. If this happens your stay in the hospital and recovery will be longer than you originally expected. Patient Education Company #gastricbypass #weigh #PatientExperience	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 670 15 ratings
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Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery

2017-11-13T19:05:51.000Z

	Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery - PreOp® Patient Education https://store.preop.com/collections/bariatric-center/products/gastric-bypass-laparoscopic What is a Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass? The Gastric Bypass Journey Begins with Gastric Bypass Qualifications - the surgical procedure used to help a patient lose weight. 1) Gastric Bypass Procedure, 2) Gastric Bypass Recovery, 3) Gastric Bypass Complications. Gastric Bypass is a surgical procedure used to help a patient lose weight. It is usually recommended to help those who are morbidly obese - meaning that their weight problem has become a serious health risk. Most severely overweight patients overeat. Food enters the body through the mouth, travels down the esophagus where it collects in the stomach. From there, digested food passes into the small intestine. Nutrients taken from the food pass from the small intestine into the bloodstream. Waste travels to the colon and leaves the body through the anus. The amount of food that a person eats is partly controlled by appetite. The stomach plays an important role in controlling appetite. When the stomach is empty, a person feels the urge to eat. When the stomach is full, that urge goes away. Gastric bypass dramatically reduces the size of the stomach. Gastric Bypass also shortens the small intestine so that the body absorbs less of the food eaten. With less food entering the body, fat stores begin to be used. The patient loses weight. So make sure that you ask your doctor to carefully explain the reasons behind this recommendation. Your Procedure: On the day of your operation, you will be asked to put on a surgical gown. You may receive a sedative by mouth and an intravenous line may be put in. You will then be transferred to the operating table. The anesthesiologist will begin to administer anesthesia - probably general anesthesia by injection and inhalation mask. The surgeon will then apply antiseptic solution to the skin and place a sterile drape around the operative site. Then, when you are asleep, the surgical team will make an incision just above the navel. A tube-shaped collar called a trocar will be placed inside the incision to hold it open. Harmless carbon dioxide gas will be used to inflate the abdomen, serving to enlarge the work area and to separate the organs. The team then inserts the laparoscope. Once in place, the laparoscope will provide video images that allow the surgeon to see the inside of your abdomen. Next, the team makes four more incisions - taking special care to keep the openings as small as possible. These openings will provide access for other surgical instruments. Using these instruments your doctor will then cut the upper portion of the stomach from the rest of the organ This upper portion forms a small pouch which is sealed with a stapling tool. The opening in the larger portion of the stomach is closed with staples. The next step is to divide the small intestine. The main part of the intestine is pulled upward, behind the colon and positioned near the small upper stomach pouch. The other free end of the intestine is surgically stitched to the side of an intestinal loop. The other end is now attached to the small stomach pouch. A new route for food passing from the esophagus into the intestines has now been created. Finally, your doctor will check to make sure that all the new connections are secure and that there are no leaks. A drain is added to remove any excess fluids and the carbon dioxide is allowed to escape. Then the team withdraws all surgical instruments and the incisions are closed with sutures or staples. Finally, a sterile dressing is applied. Patient Education Company #gastricbypass #weigh #PatientExperience	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 889 9 ratings
	Time: 06:19	More in Education

Open Gastric Bypass Surgery - Patient Education & Patient Engagement

2017-11-04T18:43:17.000Z

	Open Gastric Bypass Surgery - Patient Education & Patient Engagement Open Gastric Bypass Surgery - Patient Education & Patient Engagement PreOp® Bariatric Video Center - https://preop.com/preop-bariatric-video-center/ StoreMD™ - https://store.preop.com/collections/bariatric-center Patient Education Company Your doctor has recommended that you undergo gastric bypass surgery. But what exactly does that mean? Gastric Bypass is a surgical procedure used to help a patient lose weight. It is usually recommended to help those who are morbidly obese - meaning that their weight problem has become a serious health risk. Most severely overweight patients overeat. Food enters the body through the mouth, travels down the esophagus where it collects in the stomach. From there, digested food passes into the small intestine. Nutrients taken from the food pass from the small intestine into the bloodstream. Waste travels to the colon and leaves the body through the anus. The amount of food that a person eats is partly controlled by appetite.The stomach plays an important role in controlling appetite. When the stomach is empty, a person feels the urge to eat. When the stomach is full, that urge goes away. Gastric bypass dramatically reduces the size of the stomach. With a smaller stomach, the patient is physically unable to eat large amounts of food. Gastric Bypass also shortens the small intestine so that the body absorbs less of the food eaten. With less food entering the body, fat stores begin to be used. The patient loses weight. So make sure that you ask your doctor to carefully explain the reasons behind this recommendation. Your Procedure: On the day of your operation, you will be asked to put on a surgical gown. You may receive a sedative by mouth and an intravenous line may be put in. You will then be transferred to the operating table. The anesthesiologist will begin to administer anesthesia - probably general anesthesia by injection and inhalation mask. The surgeon will then apply antiseptic solution to the skin and place a sterile drape around the operative site. After you are asleep, the surgical team will make a vertical incision down the middle of your abdomen. They will gently pull back the skin to expose the connective tissue beneath. Your doctor will then divide this tissue, and the underlying muscle tissue to expose the abdominal cavity. Your doctor will gently lift the liver up and to the side to reveal the stomach. Your doctor will then cut the upper portion of the stomach from the rest of the organ. This upper portion forms a small pouch, which is sealed with a stapling tool. The opening in the larger portion of the stomach is closed with staples. The next step is to divide the small intestine. The main part of the intestine is pulled upward, behind the colon and positioned near the small upper stomach pouch. The other free end of the intestine is surgically stitched to the side of an intestinal loop. The other end is now attached to the small stomach pouch. A new route for food passing from the esophagus into the intestines has now been created. Finally, your doctor will check to make sure that all the new connections are secure and that there are no leaks. The liver and other organs are placed in their proper positions. A drain is put in place to remove any excess fluids ... Then the team closes the surgical field by joining the muscles with sutures. Then the connective tissues are closed. The skin is sutured together and the incision is closed. Finally, a sterile dressing is applied. Patient Education Company #gastricbypass #bariatricsurgery #obesity	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 642 7 ratings
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Modified Radical Mastectomy Surgery Animation - Patient Education

2017-10-29T21:38:51.000Z

	Modified Radical Mastectomy Surgery Animation - Patient Education Modified Radical Mastectomy Surgery Animation - Patient Education PreOp® http://store.PreOp.com A Patient Education Company What is a Radical Mastectomy? Traditionally, a Radical Mastectomy called for the removal of the breast, surrounding tissue and even the chest muscle below. A Modified Radical Mastectomy is a procedure in which the breast and surrounding tissue are removed, while leaving the chest muscle intact. In most cases, mastectomy is required in order to remove cancerous tissue from the body. The extent of tissue removed is determined by the amount of cancer present in your body. A Modified Radical Mastectomy is one the most extensive forms of breast cancer surgery in that it calls for the complete removal not only of the breast, but of the lymph nodes as well. Lymph nodes are small junctions that join the vessels that make up the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system circulates a bodily fluid called lymph in the same way that the circulatory system carries blood. Your doctor has recommended that you undergo a modified radical mastectomy because the cancer in your breast may have begun to move into the lymph nodes under your arm as well as into your chest muscle. This procedure will permanently change the outward shape and appearance of your chest. So make sure that you ask your doctor to carefully explain the reasons behind this recommendation. Your Procedure: On the day of your operation, you will be asked to put on a surgical gown. You may receive a sedative by mouth and an intravenous line may be put in. You will then be transferred to the operating table. In the operating room, a nurse will begin preparation by clipping or shaving your underarm. The anesthesiologist will begin to administer anesthesia - most probably general anesthesia by injection and inhalation mask. The surgeon will then apply an antiseptic solution to the skin and place a sterile drape around the operative site. Two incisions will be made beginning at the middle of the chest, one along the top and one along the bottom of the breast - coming together just under the arm. The skin is then lifted up and away, revealing the tissue underneath. Beginning at the clavicle - or collar bone - the surgeon then begins to carefully cut the breast tissue away from the muscles that lie just beneath. When the breast has been completely freed, it is lifted away, exposing the top layer of muscle, called the pectoralis major. The surgeon will pull this muscle temporarily aside exposing the next layer of muscle - the pectoralis minor. The surgeon will move this muscle aside, creating a clear view of the surrounding fatty tissue. Within this fat deposit lie lymph nodes lymph vessels, blood vessels and nerves. Using great care not to damage the large thoracic nerve, your doctor will remove the lymph nodes and surrounding fat. Blood vessels will be tied off and your doctor will thoroughly examine the surrounding tissues for any other signs of disease. When the surgical team is satisfied that they have done all that they can to remove the cancer, they will release the muscles and other tissue. One or more drainage tubes will be temporarily inserted at the site while the healing process begins. They will then close the incision. Finally, a sterile bandage is applied. Patient Education Company	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 1292 9 ratings
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PreOp® Infection Control Video Center - Patient Education

2017-10-25T02:55:10.000Z

	PreOp® Infection Control Video Center - Patient Education PreOp® Infection Control Video Center - Patient Education https://store.preop.com/products/preop-infection-control-video-center PreOp® Infection Control Video Center Collection offers our six discharge videos within a video player that may be embedded within a web page, email, and opened on a mobile device. These videos are in English and Spanish.	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 236 5 ratings
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PreOp® Infection Control Uso de guantes desechables Patient Education

2017-10-24T21:13:17.000Z

	PreOp® Infection Control Uso de guantes desechables Patient Education PreOp® Infection Control Uso de guantes desechables Patient Education https://store.preop.com/products/uso-de-guantes-desechables A Patient Education & Patient Engagement Company El uso correcto de guantes ayuda a prevenir la propagación de infecciones protege a la persona que atiende al paciente y al paciente se debe practicar el hábito de lavarse bien las manos Siempre use guantes al tocar cualquier cosa mojada o sucia - sangre - orina - heces - vómito - moco Ejemplos de cuando usted puede estar en contacto con líquidos corporales - heridas abiertas - orinal - baños - ropa sucia Este video tiene la intención de servir como instrumento de apoyo para que usted entienda mejor las instrucciones que se le han dado para los cuidados. No se pretende reemplazar ningún consejo específico, ni ninguna instrucción sobre sus cuidados personales que usted haya recibido por parte de su equipo de atención médica. Si usted tiene cualquier pregunta o problema por favor llame o pida ser atendido. A Patient Education & Patient Engagement Company	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 274 1 ratings
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PreOp® Breast Center Special text message to you

2017-10-21T19:56:37.000Z

	PreOp® Breast Center Special text message to you PreOp Breast Center Special • Patient Education & Engagement https://preop.com/breast-center/ This video represents the 1) Breast Self Examination 2) Breast incision Biopsy 3) Modified Radical Mastectomy 4) Handwashing and 5) Basic Wound Care	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 233 2 ratings
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PreOp® Bedside Video Patient Education Participating Hospitals Project FreeTV

2017-10-21T19:36:57.000Z

	PreOp® Bedside Video Patient Education Participating Hospitals Project FreeTV PreOp® Bedside Video Patient Education Participating Hospitals Project FreeTv - https://preop.com/video-pricing-plans/ These hospitals are participating in various patient education and engagement platforms at the in-hospital bedside. These systems are also referred to as telehealth, cctv, patient engagement and more...	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 185 3 ratings
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PreOp Breast Center Special • Patient Education & Engagement

2017-10-13T00:08:16.000Z

	PreOp Breast Center Special • Patient Education & Engagement PreOp Breast Center Special • Patient Education & Engagement https://preop.com/breast-center/ This video represents the 1) Breast Self Examination 2) Breast incision Biopsy 3) Modified Radical Mastectomy 4) Handwashing and 5) Basic Wound Care	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 1580 8 ratings
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Breast Needle Biopsy Procedure • Patient Education Surgery

2017-10-01T20:00:32.000Z

	Breast Needle Biopsy Procedure • Patient Education Surgery Breast Needle Biopsy Procedure • Patient Education Surgery https://PreOp.com Patient Education Company Before we talk about treatment, let's start with a discussion about the human body and about your medical condition. Your doctor has recommended that you undergo a breast biopsy procedure - using a hollow needle to sample a portion of a lump or thickening in the breast. But what does that actually mean? Biopsy is a general term which simply means "the removal of tissue for microscopic examination." Your doctor intends to remove tissue from the breast - not because you're necessarily ill - but because breast biopsy is a very accurate method for analyzing breast tissue. Because it provides such accurate diagnostic information, breast biopsy is an important diagnostic tool in the fight against breast cancer. In your case, you have lump in your breast which is too small to be felt by touch. Your radiologist detected this abnormality while reviewing your recent mammogram - or breast x-ray. Let's take a moment to look at the reasons why lumps form in breast tissue. The breast is made of layers of skin, fat and breast tissue - all of which overlay the pectoralis muscle. Breast tissue itself is made up of a network of tiny milk-carrying ducts and there are three ways in which a lump can form among them. Most women experience periodic changes to their breasts. Cysts are some of the most common kinds of tissues that can grow large enough to be felt and to cause tenderness. Cysts often grow and then shrink without any medical intervention. A second kind of lump is caused by changes in breast tissue triggered by the growth of a cyst. Even after the cyst itself has gone away, it can leave fibrous tissue behind. This scar tissue can often be large enough to be felt. The third kind of growth is a tumor. Tumors can be either benign or cancerous and it is concern about this type of growth that has lead your doctor to recommend breast biopsy. In order to learn more about the nature of the lump in your breast your doctor would like to surgically remove it. Most likely, you're feeling some anxiety about this procedure, which is perfectly understandable. You should realize that it's natural to feel apprehensive about any kind of biopsy. In some cases, a woman will choose not to have a biopsy simply out of fear. But ignoring a lump in your breast won't make it go away. If you're feeling anxious, try to remember that the purpose of a biopsy is simply to find out what is going on in your body - so that if you do have a problem, it can be diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible. If you should decide not to allow your doctor to perform the biopsy, you'll be leaving yourself at risk for medical problems. If the suspicious tissue in your breast is benign, most likely you'll suffer few if any complications. However, if it is cancerous, and it is allowed to grow unchecked - you might be putting your own life at risk. The bottom line - trust that your doctor is recommending this procedure for your benefit and above all don't be afraid to ask questions raised by this video and to talk openly about your concerns. Your Procedure: On the day of your operation, you will be asked to put on a surgical gown. You may receive a sedative by mouth and an intravenous line may be put in. You will then be transferred to the operating table. Your doctor will scrub thoroughly and will apply an antiseptic solution to the skin around the area where the needle will be inserted. Then, the doctor will place a sterile drape or towels around the operative site... and will inject a local anesthetic. This will sting a bit, but your breast will quickly begin to feel numb. Usually, the surgeon will inject more than one spot - in order to make sure that the entire area is thoroughly numb. After allowing a few minutes for the anesthetic to take effect, the surgeon will insert the biopsy needle and guide it toward the lump. You will feel some pressure or even slight tugging or pulling - but you should not feel any sharp pain. If you do begin to feel pain, you should tell the doctor. Once the tip of the needle has penetrated the lump, the doctor will draw material from the lump up into the collection chamber. Depending on the size and location of the lump your doctor may choose to reposition the needle and draw additional tissue for analysis. Finally, a sterile dressing is applied. Your specimen will be sent immediately to a lab for microscopic analysis. Your doctor will tell you when to expect result from those tests. Patient Education Company	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 857 7 ratings
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Lavado de manos - PreOp® - Educación del paciente

2017-09-17T00:52:21.000Z

	Lavado de manos - PreOp® - Educación del paciente Lavado de manos - PreOp® - Educación del paciente https://store.preop.com/shop/basic-tasks/special-offers/handwashing-special-offer/ Este video es sobre la práctica del lavado de manos para eliminar gérmenes y evitar la transmisión de las infecciones. Los gérmenes son bacterias, hongos y virus que causan enfermedades e infecciones. Son tan pequeños que no se pueden ver. Siempre hay gérmenes en sus manos y pueden ser propagados a otras partes de su cuerpo, a la persona a quien está atendiendo y a cualquier otra cosa que usted toque. Lávese las manos después de toser, estornudar o sonarse la nariz, tocar la basura y después de tocar cualquier cosa ensangrentada o sucia. Debe lavarse las manos antes y después de prestar cuidados a un paciente, tocar la comida o bebida de un paciente y usar el inodoro. Para lavar las manos bien, necesita lavar por 20 a 30 segundos, casi medio minuto. Para saber cuanto tiempo tomar, puede tararear la canción "Que lo cumplas feliz" dos veces seguidas. Si usted puede ver suciedad en sus manos, entonces toma más tiempo limpiarlas, así que no lo haga rápido. Frotarse las manos, una contra la otra, desprende la suciedad y los gérmenes de la piel y el agua corriente los enjuaga. Asegúrese de limpiar la parte anterior y posterior de las manos, entre los dedos y por debajo de las uñas. Si es posible, use jabón líquido, ya que el jabón en barra puede tener gérmenes en la superficie. Asegúrese de que existan toallas de papel y un basurero cerca. Quítese la joyería de las manos exceptuando la sortija de matrimonio y súbase las mangas. Abra la llave del agua y moje sus manos. Bombee suficiente jabón del dispensador para cubrir las manos mientras las frota una contra la otra. En este momento empiece a contar hasta 20 despacito o tararee la canción "Que lo cumplas feliz" 2 veces. Frote los dedos unos con otros, la parte posterior de cada mano y alrededor de cada pulgar. Ponga jabón debajo de sus uñas, frotándose las uñas contra la palma o en la parte de adentro de su otra mano. Si están sucias, limpie debajo de las uñas. Siga frotando las manos una contra la otra hasta que termine el conteo. Enjuáguese bien las manos. Ya que el lavabo tiene gérmenes, use una toalla de papel para cerrar la llave del agua. Deseche la toalla de papel. Use una toalla de papel nueva para secarse bien las manos Luego deséchela. Si no cuenta con agua y jabón, puede usar un desinfectante a base de alcohol sin agua. Use suficiente desinfectante como para cubrir sus manos por completo mientras las frota y siga frotándolas una contra la otra hasta que se sequen. Los desinfectantes sin agua matan a casi todos los gérmenes, pero no a todos. Los desinfectantes no son tan eficaces como el agua y el jabón para los gérmenes de la diarrea, especialmente para una bacteria llamada Clostridium difficile. Tampoco funcionan si usted puede ver la suciedad en las manos o si están mojadas con sangre o con cualquier otra cosa. Los puntos claves a recordar para el lavado de las manos son usar jabón de un dispensador, frotarse las manos una contra la otra durante 20 a 30 segundos y enjuagarse bien con agua. Recuerde que al usar desinfectantes sin agua debe frotarse las manos hasta que se seque, que no son buena opción si usted puede ver la suciedad en las manos y que no mata a todos los gérmenes, especialmente los que se encuentran en la diarrea. Este video tiene la intención de ser una herramienta para ayudarle a entender mejor las instrucciones de cuidado que se le han dado. No se pretende reemplazar ningún consejo específico, ni ninguna instrucción sobre sus cuidados personales que usted haya recibido por parte de su equipo de atención médica. Si usted tiene cualquier pregunta o problema por favor llame o pida ser atendido.	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 443 3 ratings
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Male Cystoscopy Procedure | PreOp® Patient Education

2017-09-03T23:56:24.000Z

	Male Cystoscopy Procedure \| PreOp® Patient Education Male Cystoscopy Procedure \| PreOp® Patient Education https://preop.com/preop/cystoscopy-male/ Patient Education Company Your doctor has recommended that you undergo a Cystoscopy. But what does that actually mean? The lower urinary tract allows your body to store and release urine. It's made up of two parts, the bladder and the urethra. Your bladder is a hollow organ that expands as it fills with urine. Because it is made of muscular tissue, it can also contract and force urine to pass out of the body, through the urethra. Your urethra carries urine from the bladder all the way through the opening in the penis. Your doctor feels that it is necessary to examine the interior of the urethra and bladder, to try to determine the cause of a problem that you may be having. Symptoms that may call for a routine Cystoscopy include: * Persistent infection of the urinary tract * Bladder stones * Bleeding while urinating * Irritation due to polyps, or * Changes to the bladder caused by cancer. Cystoscopy is a simple procedure during which your doctor will insert a well-lubricated, instrument called a cystoscope through your urethra and into your bladder. The cystoscope allows your doctor to visually inspect the interior of your bladder. It also allows your doctor to remove small pieces of tissue for later examination and even to crush small bladder stones, should any be present. Any tissue that your doctor removes from your bladder will be sent immediately to a laboratory for analysis. Your doctor will ask the laboratory to check for any sign of cancer or other abnormality. So make sure that you ask your doctor to carefully explain the reasons behind this recommendation. Your Procedure: On the day of your operation, you will be asked to put on a surgical gown. You may receive a sedative by mouth and an intravenous line may be put in. You will then be transferred to the operating table. Once on the table, your feet and legs will be placed in an elevated position with your knees apart. You'll be asked to urinate so the amount of urine remaining in the bladder can be measured. The nurse will swab the penis with an antiseptic solution. Your doctor will then lift your penis upward. A well-lubricated cystoscope is gently inserted into the urethra, the opening at the head of the penis, and slowly guided inward. When the cystoscope reaches the back of the penis, your doctor will pull the penis downward in order to create a straight path into the bladder.	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 2599 12 ratings
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LASIK Laser Eye Surgery • Patient Education

2017-08-20T01:48:05.000Z

	LASIK Laser Eye Surgery • Patient Education LASIK Laser Eye Surgery • Patient Education https://store.preop.com/shop/preop-surgery-center-base/laser-eye-lasik/ Patient Education Company Your doctor has recommended that you undergo Laser-In-Situ Keratomileusis - or LASIK Laser surgery - to correct a vision problem. What is lasik eye surgery? The human eye is constructed like a camera ... with a clear lens in the front and light-sensitive tissue at the rear. This tissue makes up the retina which acts like photographic film. Patient Education In an eye that has perfect vision, light rays passing through the pupil are focused by the lens to fall precisely at the center of the retina. There are many common problems that can affect the eye and prevent light rays from focusing properly on the retina. Three of these problems, myopia - or nearsightedness; hyperopia - or farsightedness; and astigmatism can often be corrected or reduced with the use of LASIK laser surgery. Patient Education Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when the shape of the eye is too long or the curve of the cornea is too extreme. In this case, light rays are focused on a point in front of the retina - instead of on the retina itself. Hyperopia, or farsightedness, occurs when the shape of the eye is too short. In this case, light rays are focused on a point behind the retina. Astigmatism occurs when the cornea is unevenly curved, causing light rays to fall off center or not to focus properly at all. In either case, LASIK laser surgery can be used to flatten all or part of the cornea ... allowing your doctor to cause the focal point of light entering the eye to fall more closely to the center of the surface of the retina. LASIK laser surgery is a relatively simple and nonintrusive procedure that is designed to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. LASIK laser surgery generally does not have any effect on a patient's overall health and there are no risks in choosing not to have the surgery. Your Procedure: On the day of your operation, you will be asked to put on a surgical gown. You may receive a sedative by mouth and an intravenous line may be put in. You will then be transferred to the operating table and you'll be given an anesthetic in the form of eye drops, and a suction ring will be placed on the eye to prevent movement and to maintain pressure within the eye. When the operative field is numb, the doctor will use an automated microsurgical instrument called a microkeratome. This tiny instrument will carefully create a thin corneal flap which remains hinged to the eye. Underneath this flap the inner layer of the cornea, called the stroma, is exposed. Next, your doctor will use a computer to control pulses of cool laser light. These pulses will delicately remove microscopically thin layers of cells from the stroma By removing tissue in this manner, your doctor will tailor the new shape of your cornea according to the exact nature of your vision problem. The entire procedure usually takes about 5 minutes and is painless. The corneal flap is then closed and the surface is rinsed. Following surgery, you'll be given protective contact lenses to wear for a few days while the corneal flap heals. Patient Education Company	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 837 11 ratings
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Breast Biopsy Incisional Surgery - patient education materials

2017-08-07T02:14:32.000Z

	Breast Biopsy Incisional Surgery - patient education materials Breast Biopsy Incisional Surgery - patient education materials PreOp® https://preop.com/preop/incisional-biopsy-breast/ StoreMD™ https://store.preop.com/shop/oncology-center/breast-biopsy-incisional/ Patient Education Company PreOp® http://PreOp.com Before we talk about treatment, let's start with a discussion about the human body and about your medical condition. Your doctor has recommended that you undergo a breast biopsy procedure - or lumpectomy. But what does that actually mean? Biopsy is a general term which simply means "the removal of tissue for microscopic examination." Your doctor intends to remove tissue from the breast - not because you're necessarily ill - but because breast biopsy is a very accurate method for analyzing breast tissue. Because it provides such accurate diagnostic information, breast biopsy is an important diagnostic tool in the fight against breast cancer. In your case, you have lump or thickening in your breast. It was felt by you or your doctor during a routine breast exam or discovered following a mammogram. Let's take a moment to look at the reasons why lumps form in breast tissue. The breast is made of layers of skin, fat and breast tissue - all of which overlay the pectoralis muscle. Breast tissue itself is made up of a network of tiny-milk carrying ducts and there are three ways in which a lump can form among them. Most women experience periodic changes to their breasts. Cysts are some of the most common kinds of tissues that can grow large enough to be felt and to cause tenderness. Cysts often grow and then shrink without any medical intervention. A second kind of lump is caused by changes in breast tissue triggered by the growth of a cyst. Even after the cyst itself has gone away, it can leave fibrous tissue behind. This scar tissue can often be large enough to be felt. The third kind of growth is a tumor. Tumors can be either benign or cancerous and it is concern about this type of growth that has lead your doctor to recommend breast biopsy. Sometimes you will have breast changes that can not be felt by physical examination alone; but may be seen on a mammogram. In order to learn more about the nature of the lump in your breast your doctor would like to surgically remove it. Most likely, you're feeling some anxiety about this procedure, which is perfectly understandable. You should realize that it's natural to feel apprehensive about any kind of biopsy. In some cases, a woman will choose not to have a biopsy simply out of fear. But ignoring a lump in your breast won't make it go away. If you're feeling anxious, try to remember that the purpose of a biopsy is simply to find out what is going on in your body - so that if you do have a problem, it can be diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible. If you should decide not to allow your doctor to perform the biopsy, you'll be leaving yourself at risk for medical problems. If the suspicious tissue in your breast is benign, most likely you'll suffer few if any complications. However, if it is cancerous, and it is allowed to grow unchecked - you might be putting your own life at risk. The bottom line - trust that your doctor is recommending this procedure for your benefit and above all don't be afraid to ask questions raised by this video and to talk openly about your concerns. Your Procedure: On the day of your operation, you will be asked to put on a surgical gown. You may receive a sedative by mouthand an intravenous line may be put in. You will then be transferred to an operating table. Your doctor will scrub thoroughly and will apply an antiseptic solution to the skin around the area where the incision will be made. Then, the doctor will place a sterile drape or towels around the operative site and will inject a local anesthetic. This will sting a bit, but your breast will quickly begin to feel numb. Usually, the surgeon will inject more than one spot - in order to make sure that the entire area is thoroughly numb. After allowing a few minutes for the anesthetic to take effect, the surgeon will make a small incision. Once the incision has been made, your doctor will begin looking for the lump that is to be removed. You will feel some pressure or even slight tugging or pulling - but you should not feel any sharp pain. If you do begin to feel pain, you should tell the doctor and you will be given more anesthetic. Once the lump is removed, the doctor will close the skin over the incision as neatly and as cosmetically as they are able. Finally, a sterile dressing is applied. Your specimen will be sent immediately to a lab for microscopic analysis. Your doctor will tell you when to expect result from those tests. Patient Education Company	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 4075 12 ratings
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Mesh Sling For Stress Urinary Incontinence Surgery

2017-07-24T22:00:53.000Z

	Mesh Sling For Stress Urinary Incontinence Surgery Mesh Sling For Stress Urinary Incontinence Surgery PreOp® Patient Education - https://PreOp.com StoreMD™ - https://store.preop.com Patient Education & Patient Engagement What is Mesh Sling For Stress Urinary Incontinence Surgery? SUI is a problem when the pelvic muscles that support the bladder and urethra, or the urethral sphincter are weak. Support problems can start from pressure on these muscles with pregnancy and childbirth, chronic constipation, extra body weight, smoking, coughing and certain activities like heavy lifting that are repeated often. Your doctor has recommended a mesh sling to treat your stress urinary incontinence. Before we talk about this surgical option, let’s review some information about the female body and this medical condition. The female bladder is behind the pubic bone and on top of the vagina. It is in the pelvis, the lowest part of the body between the hips. The bladder muscle squeezes to empty urine through a short tube called the urethra. This tube lies under the pubic bone and in front of the vagina. The urethral sphincter is a muscle at the opening to the bladder. You control urination by relaxing and squeezing this muscle. Stress urinary incontinence, SUI (say S-U-I) is uncontrolled urine leaking from pressure on the bladder and urethra. This pressure happens with sneezing, coughing, laughing and exercise. SUI is a problem when the pelvic muscles that support the bladder and urethra, or the urethral sphincter are weak. Support problems can start from pressure on these muscles with pregnancy and childbirth, chronic constipation, extra body weight, smoking, coughing and certain activities like heavy lifting that are repeated often. Other risks for female SUI include low estrogen and menopause genetics, meaning a woman can be born at risk for weak tissue and it can be an occasional side effect of pelvic surgery Some changes can make leaking better without surgery, drink smaller amounts at a time, quit smoking if you smoke and work to get to a healthy weight if you are overweight. - more: https://preop.com/preop/mesh-sling-procedure-stress-urinary-incontinence-women/ Patient Education & Patient Engagement	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 3053 10 ratings
	Time: 09:55	More in Education

Shoulder Joint Replacement Surgery | Patient Education • PreOp.com

2017-07-10T17:51:36.000Z

	Shoulder Joint Replacement Surgery \| Patient Education • PreOp.com Shoulder Joint Replacement Surgery \| Patient Education • PreOp.com PreOp® Website: https://PreOp.com StoreMD™: https://store.preop.com Patient Education Company Your doctor has told you that need to undergo shoulder replacement surgery. But what does that actually mean? As you move your arm, the ball-shaped end of the upper arm, or humerus, moves against a cup-like depression in shoulder bone, or scapula. As long as the upper arm can slide against the shoulder, you are able to move your arm comfortably. But over time, especially in patients who suffer from arthritis, the shoulder joint can wear down. Cartilage, the tissue that cushions the bones and makes it possible for them to move smoothly against each other can wear away. When this happens, the bones run together, causing pain and restricting arm movement. No matter what the cause, one of the most effective ways to fix a damaged shoulder is to replace it surgically. In this procedure, the ball-shaped bone at the top of the upper arm is removed and replaced with a metal substitute. The shoulder socket is widened and lined with a smooth pad that allows the metal ball joint to move more freely against the shoulder blade. Shoulder replacement surgery is a major operation, but your doctor believes that the procedure -- followed up with physical therapy and time to heal -- will result in reduced pain and greater mobility. Your Procedure: On the day of your operation, you will be asked to put on a surgical gown. You may receive a sedative by mouth and an intravenous line may be put in. You will then be transferred to an operating table. In the operating room, a nurse will prepare by clipping or shaving the skin around the shoulder. The anesthesiologist will begin to administer anesthesia - most probably general anesthesia by injection and inhalation mask. The surgeon will then apply an antiseptic solution to the skin and place a sterile drape around the operative site. Then, when you are asleep, the surgical team will make an incision over the shoulder. The team will pull the skin aside to reveal the muscle tissue below. They'll then make another incision to reveal the shoulder joint. Next, the team pulls the top of the arm bone out of the shoulder socket. Using a precision surgical saw, your doctor will carefully remove the ball-shaped end of the upper arm. Then, the surgical team will use a high-speed drill to hollow out the top of the arm bone. A specially fitted artificial ball joint slides into the top of the arm bone. Next, your doctor will smooth the inner surface of the shoulder socket. Once the socket has been thoroughly cleaned, the artificial lining will be secured in place. The artificial ball joint is turned inward and fit into the socket... and the team carefully checks to make sure that it fits and allows the full range of normal motion. Muscle and other tissues are closed over the joint using dissolvable stitches. A temporary draining tube may be added. Finally, the skin is closed with sutures and protected with sterilized strips. Patient Education Company	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 692 9 ratings
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Anti Reflux Laparoscopy Surgery - PreOp® Patient Education

2017-06-27T20:50:51.000Z

	Anti Reflux Laparoscopy Surgery - PreOp® Patient Education AntiReflux Laparoscopy Surgery - PreOp® Patient Education PreOp® https://PreOp.com & StoreMD™ https://Store.PreOp.com Patient Education Company Your doctor has recommended that you have an upper GI endoscopy. But what does that actually mean? An upper GI endoscopy is a diagnostic procedure used by your doctor to inspect the inside of your throat, esophagus, stomach and upper intestine. While it's considered a surgical procedure, endoscopy does not involve an incision. Instead, your doctor will pass a flexible tube, called an endoscope through your mouth and into your stomach and digestive tract. This tube has a tiny video camera mounted on its tip, it also contains a small tool used for taking tissue samples. Because the passageway from the mouth to the opening of the small intestine is usually unobstructed, your doctor can use the endoscope to inspect the entire upper half of your digestive system. Reasons for undergoing an upper GI endoscopy vary. You may have been suffering from one or more of a number symptoms - including weight loss, abdominal pain, chronic heartburn or indigestion, gastritis, hiatal hernia, trouble swallowing, pain caused by an ulcer or other problems associated with the stomach and digestive system. Some gastrointestinal symptoms can be warning signs of serious medical problems and you should take your doctor's recommendation to have an endoscopy very seriously. Luckily, the vast majority of medical problems diagnosed by endoscopy are treatable and you should look forward to improved health and comfort as a result of the information gathered during the procedure. Your Procedure: On the day of your operation, you will be asked to put on a surgical gown, you may receive a sedative by mouth and an intravenous line may be put in. You will then be transferred to the operating table, and positioned comfortably on your left side. A nurse will begin preparation by spraying a liquid anesthetic into your throat. To help you hold your mouth open, a small mouth piece will be placed between your teeth. To create a better viewing area, your stomach will be filled with a small quantity of air which may cause you to have a feeling of fullness. After a few minutes, your mouth and throat will feel numb. The doctor will then insert the endoscope into your mouth and gently guide it towards your stomach and small intestine. To better examine abnormal-looking tissues, your doctor may choose to take one or more biopsies. Small instruments sent through the interior of the endoscope are able to painlessly remove small samples of tissue with a small scissor like tool by simply snipping them free. After a thorough exam, the endoscope is carefully removed... and the support piece is taken out of your mouth. Any tissue specimens removed during the procedure will be sent immediately to a lab for microscopic analysis. Your doctor will tell you when to expect results from those tests. Patient Education Company	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 8238 10 ratings
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Foley Catheter and Drainage Bag Care, Male - Patient Eduction, #cna

2017-06-18T20:29:02.000Z

	Foley Catheter and Drainage Bag Care, Male - Patient Eduction, #cna Foley Catheter and Drainage Bag Care, Male - Patient Eduction, #cna https://preop.com/preop/catheter-drainage-bag-care-male/ https://preop.com/ VISIT: StoreMD https://store.preop.com/ How do you care for a catheter and drainage collection bag for a male? You have a Foley catheter in place to drain urine. This video will help you to understand how to care for the catheter and the drainage collection bag. Start all care by washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, and dry them. If you are doing the foley care for another person, put on disposable gloves after hand washing. This is for your own protection, even if you are caring for a family member. Using a fresh clean washcloth, warm water, and mild soap, wash the skin around the catheter, penis, and scrotum. This area must be cleaned every day to prevent infection. Also wash the catheter, especially where it is close to the skin. You may shower to stay clean but do not soak in a bathtub. Patient Education When you are finished dry the skin with a clean towel. A small dab of bacitracin antibiotic ointment or Vaseline may be put on the tip of the penis to make the catheter more comfortable. Do not touch the skin with the tube. Next, you may change the large overnight urine bag to a small leg bag to make it easier to move around during the day. Before changing the bag, take off your dirty gloves and wash your hands and put on fresh clean gloves. Put your supplies where they are easy to reach. You will need a clean or new leg bag, clean towel and alcohol wipes. Place a clean towel under the connection of the catheter to the drainage tube. Patient Engagement Clamp the collection bag tubing so that it will not spill. Next, hold the catheter and the bag tubing where they meet and gently pull them apart. To connect a new leg bag, remove the cap from the top of the bag and gently push the tip into the catheter without touching the tip with your fingers. If you are re-using a bag, clean the tip with an alcohol wipe before connecting. Strap the bag to the leg. Not loose enough that it could get tangled, but not so tight that it pulls on the catheter. Be sure the drainage spout on the bottom of the bag is closed. To change back to the large, overnight bag you will repeat the same steps. The catheter must be lower than your bladder and hips to drain and keep the bladder empty. Hang the large bag next to you on your bed or chair, do not lay it on the floor. If the catheter is not draining check the tubing to see if it is kinked or pinched. You can try gently moving the drainage tubing up and down then tipping it toward the floor to get it to drain. If a bag has been disconnected and will be used again sometime later, it must be cleaned. Patient Education Before cleaning the bag, empty any urine into the toilet using the bottom spout. Do not let the spout touch any part of the toilet. Then wash and rinse the outside of the bag. Next, to clean the inside of the bag you will need a large syringe, a measuring cup, and white vinegar. First, rinse the inside of the bag with plain warm water. You can use the syringe to push water thru the tubing into the bag. Let the water drain out and close the bottom spout. Next mix 1 cup of water with one cup of white vinegar. Use the syringe to put the vinegar water mixture into the bag. Close the drainage tubing and let the bag sit for 30 minutes or one half hour. Then open the bottom drain to empty the vinegar mixture from the bag. Rinse the bag again with plain water. Use the syringe to put some air into the bag and with all connections open, hang the bag to dry. Do not reuse a bag that has not been properly cleaned because it may cause infection. When you are finished, remove your gloves and place in a trash container. Wash and dry your hands. Patient Engagement Call your doctor if your catheter will not drain, if you have a fever, chills or back pain, for bleeding if your urine has a strong bad odor and call if you have pain at the catheter site, where it goes into your body. This video is intended as a tool to help you to better understand the care instructions that you have been given. It is not intended to replace any specific advice or personal care instructions that you have received from your care team. If you have any questions or problems please be sure to call or be seen.	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 10134 25 ratings
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TURP Transurethral Resection Prostate Surgery, patient education series

2017-06-04T21:51:05.000Z

	TURP Transurethral Resection Prostate Surgery, patient education series TURP Transurethral Resection Prostate Surgery, patient education series PreOp® https://PreOp.com & StoreMD™ https://store.preop.com Patient Education Company Your doctor has recommended that you undergo a Trans Urethral Resection of the Prostate - or TURP. But what exactly does that mean? Your Procedure: On the day of your operation, you will be asked to put on a surgical gown. You may receive a sedative by mouth and an intravenous line may be put in. Once on the table, your feet and legs will be placed in an elevated position with your knees apart. The nurse will swab the penis with an antiseptic solution. Your doctor will then lift your penis upward. A well-lubricated instrument called a resectoscope is then gently inserted into the urethra. When the resectoscope reaches the back of the penis, your doctor will pull the penis downward in order to create a straight path into the prostate. Using this tool, your doctor will then scrape excess tissue from the prostate, restoring it to its normal size. Tissue removed from the prostate may be sent a laboratory for analysis. When the surgery is complete, your doctor will remove the resectoscope. Your doctor will probably ask you to wear a temporary Foley catheter. A Foley catheter is a narrow tube inserted through your urethra and into your bladder. The catheter is connected to a bag that is attached to your leg by a strap. While the Foley catheter is in place, urine will pass from your bladder into the bag. You will not need to urinate into a toilet. The nurse will show you how to change the bag when it is full. An appointment will be made for you to return to the doctor's office in a couple of days to have the catheter removed. As soon as the anesthesia wears off and you feel comfortable, you'll be allowed to leave. Read and see more: https://preop.com Patient Education Company	From: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education Views: 2662 9 ratings
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