Invasive interventions
DIFFERENT TREATMENTS FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF PAIN Invasive medical procedures
To solve those problems that a patient may present.
Invasive medical procedures The process we carry out is as follows:
Before Invasive interventions:
Before an invasive medical procedure, the admission process involves nurses checking for drug allergies, potential pregnancy, and recording vital signs to ensure patient safety. This assessment guides the treatment plan. Once diagnosed, the physician evaluates the patient’s physical condition and medical history to determine appropriate medication dosages. Anesthesia selection varies from local to general anesthesia. Additionally, preparation involves cleaning the procedure area and removing hindering accessories. An intravenous line is inserted for medication administration, and the patient is connected to monitors tracking vital signs throughout the procedure. This comprehensive approach ensures the patient’s well-being and optimal procedure outcomes.
After invasive interventions:
Once the procedure has been completed, it will be time for the recovery process where it will be necessary to wait until the effects of the anesthesia have disappeared. Then, the physicians will inform the patient and his or her companions about how the procedure went. Once this process is complete, it is time for the patient to take the necessary care to ensure that there are no problems with the wound.
Types of Invasive Interventions
invasive interventions are classified into different groups according to the procedure to be performed.
Depending on the organs
- Neurosurgery: This branch of surgery is responsible for performing surgical interventions focused on the nervous system.
- Maxillofacial: Those that are performed in the area of the mouth and face.
- Thoracic: Surgeries that are performed in the central part of the body, that is, in the heart, lungs, and esophagus.
- Traumatology: Focuses on bones and muscles that have suffered a break or trauma.
According to the intervention technique
- Ambulatory: For this type of surgical interventions, it is not necessary to carry out an admission process, the operations that are carried out are not invasive and do not involve any danger.
- Invasive: In this type of surgery, openings are made in the body to treat the problem. When these surgeries are performed, the patient must remain in the hospital to be continuously monitored.
Procedures in invasive interventions
Some of the methods that are performed at the time of invasive intervention are the following:
Intrathecal pump medications
This type of procedure is performed in curative processes since the purpose of this treatment is to alleviate the pain that a person may present after an intervention or due to some illness. Additionally, Intrathecal pump medications are commonly used for spinal cord pain. This technique is intended to deliver the drug directly into the fluid around the spinal cord. It is a pump that reduces chronic pain, thus improving the patient’s quality of life.
Facet Radiofrequency Ablation
Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure using low-level electric current to heat targeted nerve tissue, interrupting pain signal transmission. Risks, such as infection or bleeding, are minimal. During the procedure, patients lie face down on an X-ray table as the physician identifies nerves via X-ray. Subsequently, the area is cleansed, and local anesthesia is applied. Thin needles are then inserted near the target nerves, delivering radiofrequency current through a microelectrode to heat the tissue. Typically lasting 40 minutes, patients can resume activities the next day. Pain relief duration varies but can extend from six months to over a year.
Spinal cord stimulators
It is a device used to treat pain related to the spine. These are placed under the skin in surgical procedures. They are implanted in the abdominal area, lower back, or upper spine. This small device sends electrical signals to the nerves around the spine, helping to block pain.
Moreover, it is always recommended that before any surgery, you go to a specialist surgeon who has the experience and knowledge necessary to perform the surgical interventions that the person needs. This way, the patient can be more relaxed about the surgery. Additionally, the fact that it is specialized in the branch allows that there are more possibilities of a successful intervention.
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