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Surgical Technology

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1. An incision into the infereior posterior portion of the 'TM' with a disposable myringotomy knife - for removing fluid. Maybe be accompanied with polyethylene ventilation tubes - or pressure equalizing (PE) tubes.






2. Not breathing. Numerous - brief interruptions in respiration during sleep - leaving the patient feeling sleepy during the day. Life threatening - can lead to irregualr hear beats - high blood pressure - heart attach and stroke. Pharmacologic treatmen






3. May be perforated due to carcinoma - chronic infection - intractable picking - occupational chemical exposure - or substance (cocaine) abuse






4. The largest and most superior of the single cartilage is the ______

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5. The nasal cavity is divided into ______chambers by the nasal septum.






6. Sinuses directly behind the nose at the center of the skull and may be one cavity or divided.






7. The 'Tm' can easily rupture. The perforation can be caused by either _____ or _____ from within the middle ear.






8. Done for patients with otosclerosis. Under local with a complaint patient so that the surgeon using either voice commands or a tuning fork may access hearing restoration. Involves removal of the fixed stapes through a transaural or retroauricular inc






9. External nose: flared lateral wings of the external nose are referred to as _____






10. Inflammation of the vocal cords. Symptom prolonged hoarseness.






11. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.






12. Excision of a portion or all of the parotid gland. Common disorfer is the formation of stones that block Steno's duct. Very important to identify the facial nerve during a paratidectomy. Have facial nerve identifiers ready for surgeon.






13. Another word for a nosebleed






14. Permanent enlargement of the turbinates or nasal conchae may occur as a result of chronic rhinitis.






15. Is a benign cyst or tumor that fills the mastoid cavity and erodes the mastoid air cells. Formed when epithelial cells that would normally be shed throught the eustachian tube are unable to migrate out the middle ear cavity due to a blockage of the a






16. Occurs when there is an interference with the transmission of sounds from the external or middle ear - preventing sound waves from entering the inner ear. Ex. a peanut in the ear - perforated 'TM' - fluid in middle ear






17. The _______ opens posteriorly into the mastoid sinus and the _______ aka auditory or pharyngotympanic tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx.






18. External nose: The _____includes the openings or nares and the _____joins the nasal bones to the skull _______.






19. Paranasal sinuses--a series of ducts called ________leadto the paranasal sinuses - which are air cavities in the bone surrounding the nasal cavity.






20. The eithmoid air cells are destroyed and all affected tissue is removed






21. Cartilage is incised and mucous membrane is elevated during a SMR with a ___________






22. Commonly referred to as the throat. Serves the respiratory tract by receiving air from the nose and mouth - and the digestive system as a passageway for food and liquids.






23. The chemoreceptors for _______ are located in the __________ __________ in the most superior region of each nasal cavity just above the superior turbinate near the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone.






24. Conditions of the external auditory canal are usually dianosed using ______ - possibly with the assistance of an _____






25. The ______separated the cochlea from the semicircular canals and is centrally located.






26. A type of Tympanoplasty - has 5 classifications - which are determined by the extent of the damage to the eardrum and the middle ear.






27. Autographs(from the same person) - allografts (from the same species) - xenografts (from animals) - or synthetic grafts are several options available for repair or replacement of damaged or diseased _____ or the ____>






28. What are soaked in cocaine during a SMR which are placed preoperatively and are removed?






29. Internal nose: each nasal cavity - or fossa - has a series of 4 bony projections - that increase the surface area of the nose - called the...






30. The tympanic membrane is comprised of 1.____layers. The outer surface is covered with 2._____ - the central is 3._____ - and the inner is 4.____.






31. The footplate of the stapes rests upon the _____window.






32. In regards to the external nose - tip is referred to as the _____.






33. Other canal causing hearing impairment may be_______ and ______






34. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






35. A feeling of fullness - dizziness - and tinnitus aka ______ - maybe symptoms of ear obstructions






36. All of the ossicles are affected - in addition to the perforated tympanum. The only remaining natural structure of the middle ear is the intact and mobile footplate of the stapes. Only an air pocked remains as protection for the round window - as the






37. Is defined as any reduction of hearing - no matter how slight.






38. Consists of a microphone - a speech processor that converts sound onto electrical impulses - and connecting cables.






39. To examine the larynx and can be direct or indirect. Also accomplished the same way as bronchoscopy.






40. Ear ache - headache - purulent discharge from the ear - hearing loss - dizziness - and weakness of the facial muscle due to damage of the ______ cranial nerve are evidence of _______






41. The ________is the largest of the 3 glands located on the _______sides of the face anterior to the external ear.






42. ______can be caused by stagnant water and wax in the ear or may be acquired from swimming in contaminated water. Inflammations can be either bacterial or fungal and cause the patient a great deal of pain.






43. Bronchitis - may be acute(virus) or chronic (irritants)






44. Often for ear surgery - is the operating table reversed?

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45. Referes to a procedure that may involve inspection of several portions of the upper aerodigestive tract.






46. The polyp is connected to the mucous membrane by a _________






47. Internal nose: The ending of the soft palate is the _________.






48. The external auditory canal can easily become obstructed - especially in ____






49. Is inflammation of the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses.






50. The ______is a facial feature that serves as the organ for the sense of smell and as the upper portion of the ___________.