operating room
Where surgeons work
An operating room is a specialized hospital room equipped for surgical procedures—sterile, brightly lit, with anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
Medical staff refer to it as the OR: The patient is being prepped for the OR.
In British English, the equivalent is operating theatre.
Precise surgical knife
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- sutureMedical wound closure
- surgeonPhysician who operates
forceps · retractor · hemostat · ligature · dissection · clamp · cautery · drainage
Free from pathogens
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- disinfectedFreed from harmful microorganisms
- sterile fieldUncontaminated surgical workspace
- autoclavePressurized steam sterilization chamber
scrubbed · gowning · laminar flow · decontamination · hand washing · surgical mask · betadine · chlorhexidine
Physician who operates
- anesthesiologistDoctor administering surgical sedation
- scrub nurseSterile-field surgical aide
- residentOne who inhabits
- attendingBeing at an event
orderly · surgical team · chief surgeon · fellow · intern
Medical staff uniform
- surgical gownSterile covering for procedures
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- maskFace-worn concealment
- capCovering for top
booties · face shield · eye protection · lead apron · sterile gloves · shoe covers
Hospital cardiac arrest signal
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- resuscitationRestoring vital functions
- statData point, abbreviated
- criticalExpressing disapproval or importance
stabilize · hemorrhage · cardiac arrest · rapid response · blood transfusion · emergency surgery · damage control · life-threatening
Platform for medical procedures
- heart monitorDevice tracking heartbeat
- ventilatorMechanical breathing apparatus
- IV standMobile medical fluid support
- suctionPulling via pressure difference
electrocautery · defibrillator · crash cart · pulse oximeter · blood pressure cuff · endoscope · surgical robot · da Vinci
scalpel
Precise surgical knife
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- sutureMedical wound closure
surgeon · forceps · retractor · hemostat · ligature · dissection · clamp · cautery · drainage · laparoscope
aseptic
Free from pathogens
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- disinfectedFreed from harmful microorganisms
- sterile fieldUncontaminated surgical workspace
autoclave · scrubbed · gowning · laminar flow · decontamination · hand washing · surgical mask · betadine · chlorhexidine · isolation
surgeon
Physician who operates
- anesthesiologistDoctor administering surgical sedation
- scrub nurseSterile-field surgical aide
- residentOne who inhabits
attending · orderly · surgical team · chief surgeon · fellow · intern
scrubs
Medical staff uniform
- surgical gownSterile covering for procedures
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- maskFace-worn concealment
cap · booties · face shield · eye protection · lead apron · sterile gloves · shoe covers
code blue
Hospital cardiac arrest signal
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- resuscitationRestoring vital functions
- statData point, abbreviated
critical · stabilize · hemorrhage · cardiac arrest · rapid response · blood transfusion · emergency surgery · damage control · life-threatening · urgent
surgical table
Platform for medical procedures
- heart monitorDevice tracking heartbeat
- ventilatorMechanical breathing apparatus
- IV standMobile medical fluid support
suction · electrocautery · defibrillator · crash cart · pulse oximeter · blood pressure cuff · endoscope · surgical robot · da Vinci
- controlled environmentscleanroom, laboratory, isolation chamber, pressure chamber, vacuum chamber
- hospitalhospital, admission, wards, ER, bed
- hospitalshospital, ER, ICU, A&E, research hospital
- emergencies911, ambulance, emergency, ER, paramedic
- indoor roomslobby, cafeteria, auditorium, gymnasium, library
- roomsbedroom, bathroom, kitchen, basement, attic
operating roomrecovery room
Ward for surgical aftermath
recovery ward · intensive care unit · hospital ward · patient room · rehabilitation center
operating roombattlefield
Combat engagement area
open field · disaster zone · back alley · street · alleyway
operating roomwaiting room
Space for anticipating service
administrative office · cafeteria · gift shop · parking garage · morgue
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