operating-room
Where surgeons work
An operating room is a specially equipped hospital room where surgeons perform operations.
The space is designed for sterility, with controlled air flow, specialized lighting, and equipment for anesthesia and patient monitoring.
British English prefers operating theatre.
Often abbreviated OR: The patient is being prepped for the OR.
Precise surgical knife
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- sutureMedical wound closure
- retractorTool exposing surgical field
- forcepsMedical grasping instrument
clamp · hemostat · cautery · dissection · laparotomy · hemostasis · ligature · drainage
Free from pathogens
- scrubbedCleaned thoroughly or canceled
- gownedDressed in formal attire
- glovedWearing hand coverings
- drapesHanging window coverings
antiseptic · autoclave · betadine · chlorhexidine · germ-free · disinfection · cap · booties
Physician who operates
- anesthesiologistDoctor administering surgical sedation
- residentOne who inhabits
- internSupervised workplace learner
- attendingBeing at an event
Lasting psychological wound
- resuscitationRestoring vital functions
- hemorrhageProfuse discharge of blood
- crashSudden violent impact
- statData point, abbreviated
exploratory · life-threatening · stabilization · critical · exsanguination
Widespread, not specialized
- epiduralSpinal numbing injection
- spinalOf the backbone
- sedationDrug-induced calm state
- intubationPlacing airway tube
induction · paralytic · propofol · airway · laryngoscope · recovery · emergence · local
Mechanical breathing apparatus
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
- defibrillatorHeart-shocking medical device
- suctionPulling via pressure difference
- electrocauteryElectrical surgical burning tool
scalpel
Precise surgical knife
forceps · clamp · hemostat · cautery · dissection · laparotomy · hemostasis · ligature · drainage · stitches
aseptic
Free from pathogens
drapes · antiseptic · autoclave · betadine · chlorhexidine · germ-free · disinfection · cap · booties · HEPA
surgeon
Physician who operates
- anesthesiologistDoctor administering surgical sedation
- residentOne who inhabits
- internSupervised workplace learner
trauma
Lasting psychological wound
- resuscitationRestoring vital functions
- hemorrhageProfuse discharge of blood
- crashSudden violent impact
stat · exploratory · life-threatening · stabilization · critical · exsanguination
general
Widespread, not specialized
intubation · induction · paralytic · propofol · airway · laryngoscope · recovery · emergence · local · monitored
ventilator
Mechanical breathing apparatus
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
- defibrillatorHeart-shocking medical device
- suctionPulling via pressure difference
gallery
Space for displaying artwork
- amphitheaterOpen-air tiered venue
operating-roomrecovery room
Ward for surgical aftermath
recovery ward · waiting room · outpatient clinic · morgue · post-op
operating-roomwaiting room
Space for anticipating service
reception area · home care · doctor's office · pharmacy · cafeteria
operating-roomfield hospital
Temporary military medical facility
battlefield · back alley · street · home · wilderness
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