operating theatre
Where surgeons work
An operating theatre is a room in a hospital where surgeons perform operations—the British term for what Americans call an operating room.
The theatrical terminology reflects the historical practice of conducting surgeries before audiences of medical students in tiered, amphitheater-style rooms: The patient was wheeled into the operating theatre at dawn.
Precise surgical knife
- forcepsMedical grasping instrument
- retractorTool exposing surgical field
- clampDevice for holding tight
- hemostatClamp stopping vessel flow
suture · cautery · speculum · dissector · ligature · swabs · gauze · scissors
Physician who operates
- anesthesiologistDoctor administering surgical sedation
- scrub nurseSterile-field surgical aide
- surgical assistantOperating room support staff
- anaesthetistPhysician managing surgical unconsciousness
surgical technician · orderly · consultant · registrar · resident · intern · communication · coordination
Controlled cut into tissue
- resectionSurgical tissue removal
- transplantMove tissue between bodies
- amputationSurgical limb removal
- laparotomyAbdominal cavity access cut
craniotomy · thoracotomy · laparoscopy · arthroscopy · endoscopy · microsurgery · biopsy · excision
Lasting psychological wound
- resuscitationRestoring vital functions
- defibrillatorHeart-shocking medical device
- criticalExpressing disapproval or importance
- triageSeverity-based prioritization
stabilize · urgent · crisis · ambulance · paramedics · intensive care · transfusion · ventilator
Overhead illumination for operations
- scrub roomPre-operative cleaning station
- recovery roomWard for surgical aftermath
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- air filtrationRemoving impurities from atmosphere
Free from pathogens
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- disinfectedFreed from harmful microorganisms
- autoclavePressurized steam sterilization chamber
- scrubbedCleaned thoroughly or canceled
gown · gloves · mask · drapes · sterilization · decontamination · handwashing · sanitized
Internal surgical viewing instrument
- endoscopeInternal examination instrument
- roboticsAutomaton design field
- laserConcentrated light device
- monitorsTracks or displays
imaging · fluoroscopy · electrocautery · suction · fibre optics · surgical robot · da Vinci · cameras
scalpel
Precise surgical knife
- forcepsMedical grasping instrument
- retractorTool exposing surgical field
- clampDevice for holding tight
hemostat · suture · cautery · speculum · dissector · ligature · swabs · gauze · scissors · curette
surgeon
Physician who operates
- anesthesiologistDoctor administering surgical sedation
- scrub nurseSterile-field surgical aide
- surgical assistantOperating room support staff
anaesthetist · surgical technician · orderly · consultant · registrar · resident · intern · communication · coordination · handover
incision
Controlled cut into tissue
- resectionSurgical tissue removal
- transplantMove tissue between bodies
- amputationSurgical limb removal
laparotomy · craniotomy · thoracotomy · laparoscopy · arthroscopy · endoscopy · microsurgery · biopsy · excision · anastomosis
trauma
Lasting psychological wound
- resuscitationRestoring vital functions
- defibrillatorHeart-shocking medical device
- criticalExpressing disapproval or importance
triage · stabilize · urgent · crisis · ambulance · paramedics · intensive care · transfusion · ventilator · cardiopulmonary
surgical lights
Overhead illumination for operations
- scrub roomPre-operative cleaning station
- recovery roomWard for surgical aftermath
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
aseptic
Free from pathogens
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- disinfectedFreed from harmful microorganisms
- autoclavePressurized steam sterilization chamber
scrubbed · gown · gloves · mask · drapes · sterilization · decontamination · handwashing · sanitized · cleanroom
laparoscope
Internal surgical viewing instrument
- endoscopeInternal examination instrument
- roboticsAutomaton design field
- laserConcentrated light device
monitors · imaging · fluoroscopy · electrocautery · suction · fibre optics · surgical robot · da Vinci · cameras · ultrasound
operating theatrerecovery ward
Hospital section for healing patients
recovery room · morgue · mortuary · waiting room · hospice
operating theatreoutpatient clinic
Medical facility without hospitalization
doctor's office · consulting room · general practice · pharmacy · wellness clinic
operating theatrebattlefield
Combat engagement area
street · contaminated zone · open air · the wild · field hospital
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