Course Description
Medical procedures and their administration cover a broad range of healthcare interventions. These procedures can be categorized into different types based on their purpose, complexity, and method of administration. Here’s an overview:
1. Diagnostic Procedures
These are performed to identify diseases or conditions.
•Imaging Tests: X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, ultrasounds.
•Endoscopic Exams: Colonoscopy, bronchoscopy.
•Biopsy: Removal of tissue for examination.
•Blood Tests: CBC, cholesterol, blood glucose tests.
2. Surgical Procedures
Invasive operations performed to treat conditions or repair damage.
•Major Surgeries: Open-heart surgery, organ transplants, joint replacements.
•Minor Surgeries: Mole removal, cataract surgery, biopsies.
•Minimally Invasive Surgery: Laparoscopy, arthroscopy, robotic surgery.
3. Therapeutic Procedures
These aim to treat or manage conditions.
•Physical Therapy: Rehabilitation exercises for injury recovery.
•Radiation Therapy: Used for cancer treatment.
•Dialysis: Removes waste from the blood in kidney failure patients.
4. Medication Administration
The methods of delivering medication to a patient include:
•Oral (by mouth): Pills, syrups.
•Intravenous (IV): Direct injection into the bloodstream.
•Intramuscular (IM) & Subcutaneous (SC): Injections into muscles or under the skin.
•Topical: Creams, ointments applied to the skin.
•Inhalation: Medications delivered via nebulizers or inhalers.
5. Emergency Procedures
Life-saving interventions performed in critical situations.
•CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation): For cardiac arrest.
•Intubation: Inserting a tube into the airway for breathing.
•Defibrillation: Electrical shock to restore heart rhythm.
