Intraoperative

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Intraoperative

Intraoperative (pronunciation: in-truh-OP-er-uh-tiv) is a term used in medicine to describe events or procedures that occur during surgery. The term is derived from the Latin words 'intra', meaning 'within', and 'operativus', meaning 'working'.

Definition

Intraoperative refers to the period during a surgical operation. It is the time from when the patient is prepared for surgery until the procedure is completed. This includes the time when the patient is under anesthesia, the actual surgical procedure, and immediate post-operative care within the operating room.

Related Terms

  • Preoperative: The period before a surgical operation.
  • Postoperative: The period after a surgical operation.
  • Perioperative: The entire span from the start of preoperative care, through the surgical procedure, and until the conclusion of postoperative care.
  • Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring: A technique used during surgery, especially neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery, to monitor the functional integrity of certain neural structures to reduce the risk of damage.

Etymology

The term 'intraoperative' is derived from the Latin 'intra', meaning 'within', and 'operativus', meaning 'working'. It is used to describe the period during a surgical operation.

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