Across
- 1. – Phase from decision to operate until OR transfer
- 3. – Type of enema contraindicated in emergency surgery
- 5. – Reconstructive surgery for cleft lip/palate
- 7. – Organ removal from donor to recipient
- 12. BY MOUTH – No food or drink before surgery (abbrev.)
- 13. – Opening in colon to relieve obstruction
- 15. – Bowel-cleansing procedure before elective surgery
- 16. STERILITY – OR zone where anesthesiologists work
- 17. – Operation to remove tissue likely to become cancer
- 18. – Operation to relieve symptoms when cure is impossible
- 19. – Phase from OR entry until PACU transfer
Down
- 2. – Pre-planned operation with no ill-effects from delay
- 4. LAPAROTOMY – Diagnostic operation exploring abdomen
- 6. – Branch of medicine concerned with operative procedures
- 8. STERILITY – OR zone where surgeon and scrub nurse work
- 9. – Minimally invasive keyhole surgery
- 10. – Partial or full removal of stomach
- 11. – Operation done immediately to preserve life
- 14. – Medication given before anesthesia