Procedure

A set sequence of actions or steps to perform a specific task or achieve a particular goal, often outlined in a formal and documented manner.

 

Informed Consent:

The voluntary agreement by a person to undergo a medical procedure or treatment after receiving information about the risks, benefits, and alternatives.

 

Preoperative:

Activities and preparations that occur before a surgical or medical procedure, including patient assessments, tests, and instructions.

Postoperative:

Activities and care provided after a surgical or medical procedure, focusing on recovery, monitoring, and managing potential complications.

Minimally Invasive Procedure:

A medical procedure performed through small incisions or natural body openings, often using specialized instruments or guided by imaging technology to minimize trauma.

 

Anesthesia:

The administration of medications to induce a reversible loss of sensation or consciousness, allowing for painless performance of medical procedures.

 

Diagnostic Procedure:

A medical test or examination performed to identify or confirm the presence of a disease or condition, aiding in the formulation of a diagnosis.

 

Procedural Sedation:

The administration of medications to induce a state of relaxation and reduced consciousness, allowing medical procedures to be performed with minimal discomfort.

 

Interventional Procedure:

A medical procedure that involves the use of specialized instruments or techniques to treat or manage a disease or condition, often guided by imaging.

 

Rehabilitative Procedure:

A medical intervention designed to restore or improve function, mobility, or quality of life after an injury, illness, or surgery.

 

Therapeutic Procedure:

A medical intervention performed to treat or manage a disease, injury, or condition, with the goal of improving the patient’s health and well-being.

 

Invasive Procedure:

A medical intervention that involves entering the body through incisions or natural openings, often requiring specialized equipment or instruments.

 

Elective Procedure:

A planned and non-urgent medical intervention chosen by the patient and healthcare provider, typically based on the patient’s preference or the nature of the condition.

 

Radiological Procedure:

A medical procedure that uses imaging techniques, such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRI, to visualize internal structures and guide interventions.