Tech in Surgery Prep / Unit 15 TSC 367 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Pregnant Patients
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The idea
Surgery during pregnancy involves two patients, the pregnant patient and the fetus.
In practice
Pregnancy changes the heart, lungs and digestive system, the timing and type of anesthesia can affect the fetus, and regional anesthesia is often preferred when possible.
Where people slip
A pregnancy test is often part of preoperative testing for patients who could be pregnant, because it changes the plan.
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