Information about the anesthesia technique used during this case. [FileMan 130,.37]

Information related to the anesthesia agents used for this technique. [FileMan 130,.37->130.06,24->130.47]

A drug used to produce anesthesia. causing a loss of normal sensation or feeling. The loss of sensation and usually of consciousness without loss of vital functions artificially produced by the administration of one or more agents that block the passage of pain impulses along nerve pathways to the brain Source: Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.

Information related to the replacement fluid given intravascularly during the operative procedure. [Fileman 130,.27].

The type of replacement fluid given intravascularly during the operative procedure. [Fileman 130->130.04,.01].

Contains information collected to measure quality as defined by NSQIP/CICSP (National Surgical Quality Improvement Program / Continuous Improvement in Cardiac Surgery Program). A designated nurse is responsible to retrospectively collect and populate these fields at 30 days postop.

These are any cell savers used during this procedure. [Fileman 130.130].

Disposable items used with this cell saver during this procedure. [Fileman 130->130.013.4]. Note that this is a Role that is played by a DeviceInstance, so some of the properties (e.g., lot number) are actually properties of the Device, and are therefore marked as derived.

The electrosurgical unit utilized during the operative procedure. [FileMan 130,.75]

The introduction of a tube into a hollow organ (as the trachea or intestine) to keep it open or restore its patency if obstructed

This class contains information concerning the injection of anesthesia into the epidural space of the spine.

The process of cleaning a wound or body organ by flushing or washing out with water or a medicated solution. Information related to the irrigation solution used. [Fileman 130,.39].

Laser units, if any, used during this procedure. [FileMan 130,129]

Information related to any intraoperative occurrences. [FileMan 130,1.14] Information related to postoperative occurrences. [FileMan 130,1.16] Occurrences that are not related to a surgical procedure. [FileMan 130,53] An occurrence that is related to a non-O.R. procedure [FileMan 130,126]

Procedures performed in addition to the principal surgical procedure. [FileMan 130,.42]

Information related to invasive or non-invasive monitors used during this case. [FileMan 130,.293]

Information related to postoperative occurrences. [FileMan 130,1.16]

An assessment of the patient's skin integrity and color, upon arrival to the operating room or after the operative procedure. This information typically appears on intraoperative reports.

Information related to the prosthesis used for this operative procedure. [FileMan 130,.47]

Information about the regional block site. [FileMan 130,.37->130.06,38]

Information related to restraints and positioning aids used during this operative procedure. [FileMan 130,.13]

Surgical operation or procedure, especially one involving the removal or replacement of a diseased organ or tissue.

The position in which the patient is placed for this operative procedure. [FileMan 130,64]

"Proper epidural technique includes beginning with a "test dose" of a more benign medication (e.g., lidocaine with epinephrine) that can elicit symptoms of inadvertent venous administration (tachycardia, tinnitus) before administration of the more cardiotoxic local anesthetics to mitigate against this occurrence." - wikipedia. Information related to the test dose of the anesthesia agent. [FileMan 130,.37->130.06,32->130.48]

Information related to the temperature controlling device. [FileMan 130,.757]

Information related to the application of a tourniquet. [FileMan 130,.48]