Common Free Flaps
Key Wordsfree flap, radial forearm, anterolateral thigh, fibula, latissimus dorsi, rectus abdominis Synopsis Free tissue transfer (“free flap”) reconstruction is commonly used to address defects of the body after…
Microsurgery Essentials
Key Wordsfree flap, free tissue transfer, microscope, skin flap, fasciocutaneous flap, muscle flap Synopsis Microsurgical techniques are performed with an operating microscope and specialized instruments. They are useful when…
Local Skin Flaps
Key Wordsrotation flap, transposition flap, advancement flap, bilobed flap, Z-plasty, Limberg flap Synopsis Local skin flaps are time-honored methods of soft tissue reconstruction and frequently represent the ideal mode…
Bone Fixation
Key Wordsbone, fracture, malunion, nonunion, Kirschner wires, plates, screws Synopsis Fractures are prevalent worldwide, regardless of the economic status of the country. In low-income or middle-income countries, fracture treatment…
Skin Grafting
Key Wordsdermatome, donor site, epithelialization, graft, harvest, mesh, thickness, wound Synopsis Although the field of plastic surgery has advanced significantly in its ability to provide “like for like” coverage…
Nerve Repair
Key Wordsperipheral nerve, nerve repair, nerve injury, nerve graft, nerve allograft Synopsis Nerve injuries can occur anywhere in the body. Reconstructive surgeons most commonly encounter them in the extremities…
Operating Room Requirements and Setup
Key Wordsperioperative registered nurse, international surgical trip, operating room requirements, pre-trip planning, setting up an operating room Synopsis The purpose of this chapter is to help experienced perioperative registered…
Regional Anesthesia
Key Wordsultrasound-guided regional anesthesia, post-operative pain, peripheral nerve blocks, local anesthetic, local anesthetic systemic toxicity Synopsis The use of ultrasound (US) has revolutionized regional anesthesia and become an important…
PACU Setup and Requirements
Key WordsPACU purpose, PACU setup, patient assessment, PACU equipment, patient safety, PACU staffing, patient report, PACU education and training, PACU medication Synopsis Delivering care to a post-operative patient in…
Post-Operative Pain Control
Key Wordspost-operative pain, multimodal analgesia, preventative analgesia, perioperative pain management, systemic analgesia, local anesthetic infiltration, peripheral regional anesthesia, neuraxial analgesia, cognitive-behavioral modalities Synopsis Adequate post-operative pain control minimizes suffering,…
