Glossary
Common Medical Terms & Surgeries
Ambulatory Surgery: Outpatient or same-day surgery
Anesthesia: Medication that prevents pain during surgery
Anesthesiologist: A doctor that specializes in anesthesia
OR: Operating Room
PACU: Post anesthesia care unit or the recovery room
Surgery Consent: A legal form the patient signs prior to surgery, giving consent for the surgery to be performed
Vital Signs: Your temperature, heart rate, breathing rate and blood pressure
