Is the operating room really that scary? Learn about the surgical process in three minutes

In many people's minds, the operating room of a hospital is a "cold", "scary" and "mysterious" place, so many patients will be nervous, worried or even fearful before surgery, especially when facing some major operations. Patients will worry about whether there will be emergencies during the operation. Therefore, it is very important for modern people to understand the operating room and surgical procedures. Today, I will take you into the operating room, understand the surgical process, and explore how medical staff can maximize the safety of patients' lives. I hope to alleviate everyone's unknown "fear" of the operating room.

The operating room is a special place for providing surgery and rescuing patients. It has strict rules and regulations and aseptic operation standards. There are strict requirements for the air, equipment, disinfection of surgical instruments, surgical operations of medical staff, and preoperative preparation of patients in the operating room. This is to ensure the safety of the operation and protect the health of the patient.

Before surgery:

First, the patient will undergo a series of preoperative examinations to accurately determine whether the patient is qualified for surgery and to develop a reasonable surgical plan. Before the operation begins, the medical staff will communicate with the patient's family, sign an informed consent form, inform the family of the surgical process and possible risks, etc., and conduct a preoperative visit to the patient to fully understand the patient's condition and medical history, and introduce the surgical process and preoperative precautions.

Secondly, patients need to do some preparation work, such as fasting before surgery, bathing and changing clothes, hair removal, etc. For example, in order to facilitate the operation, the nurse may "prepare the skin" of the patient the day before, that is, shave the hair of the surgical site, such as shaving the head for surgery, removing chest hair for chest surgery, etc.

During surgery:

After the preliminary preparations are completed, the patient will enter the operating room. Usually, the operating room will be equipped with a chief surgeon: responsible for performing the operation; first assistant and second assistant: the first assistant and second assistant are the doctor's assistants, assisting the doctor in performing the operation, and are responsible for delivering the knife, suturing tissues, aspirating blood and other auxiliary surgical work; anesthesiologist: selects appropriate anesthesia methods and drugs according to the type of operation and the patient's needs; instrument nurse: responsible for preparing and providing the instruments, instruments and equipment required for the operation, and ensuring that the instruments are sterile.

The surgical procedure is as follows:

The first is anesthesia, which is an important part of the entire surgical process. Depending on the patient's health condition and the type of surgery, the doctor will choose an anesthesia method, such as general anesthesia, local anesthesia, etc. The anesthesiologist will calculate the anesthesia dose based on the patient's weight, age, gender and other indicators, and evaluate the patient before the operation to ensure the safety and smoothness of the anesthesia process.

The surgeon will then make an incision on the patient's body based on the type of surgery and specific needs, cut the tissue neatly, and try to make the incision in one go. The surgeon will also decide the size and location of the incision based on actual needs and postoperative healing and functional recovery.

After the incision is made, the doctor will use surgical instruments and tools to perform the operation. The specific steps of the operation will vary depending on the type of surgery. For example, in a tumor removal operation, the doctor will use specific instruments and techniques to remove the tumor tissue, while in a surgery to implant an artificial joint, the doctor will place the artificial joint on the corresponding bone.

After the operation is completed, the doctor will use sutures to close the incision. The suture method and materials will depend on the type of surgery and the location of the incision. The healing process requires the patient to follow the doctor's instructions for wound care.

During the operation, medical staff will continuously monitor the patient's vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, breathing, etc., in order to ensure the stability of the patient's vital signs and to promptly detect and deal with abnormal situations.

After surgery:

After the operation, some patients who have undergone more difficult operations or operations with larger wounds will be pushed into the ICU for 24-hour care and timely handling of emergencies.

Other patients will be transferred to the recovery room for monitoring and observation. Common reactions that may occur after surgery include nausea, vomiting, dizziness and other discomfort symptoms, as well as complications such as postoperative infection and bleeding. Medical staff will closely observe the patient's postoperative reactions and symptoms to ensure that the patient safely passes through the postoperative recovery period. If the patient requires continuous drug treatment and nutritional support, the doctor will provide a corresponding treatment plan and monitor its effectiveness.

In short, surgery is an important means of disease treatment, and it is also a delicate and complex process that involves the collaboration of multiple professionals such as doctors, anesthesiologists and nurses. This team has advanced medical equipment and professional technology, which can protect the life and health of patients to the greatest extent. Therefore, when facing surgery, you should relax, don't be too nervous, learn more about surgery-related knowledge, and trust medical staff, and you will definitely be able to achieve good treatment results. (Zhou Liping, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University)