S9:E2 - Elective surgery vs. Emergency surgery

<p>-</p> <p>There’s a MAJOR difference between these two types of surgery</p> <p>.</p> <p>Elective surgery = a surgical procedure that is less invasive in nature which may require local anesthesia or undergo “same-day” surgery; it is typically “scheduled in advance”</p> <p><br></p> <p>Some examples may include:</p> <ul> <li><p>Total knee replacement</p> </li> <li><p>Superficial skin cell resections</p> </li> <li><p>Rotator cuff repair</p> </li> <li><p>Nerve ablations</p> </li> </ul> <p>.</p> <p>Emergency surgery = an immediate surgical procedure that must be performed in order to preserve one’s life; it is NOT a scheduled surgery — it must occur immediately without schedule notice</p> <p><br></p> <p>Some examples may include:</p> <ul> <li><p>Cardiac stent implants</p> </li> <li><p>Appendectomy </p> </li> <li><p>Brain bleeds</p> </li> <li><p>Sepsis</p> </li> </ul> <p>—</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>*BONUS LISTEN - ICE Physio Podcast #1444: </strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ptonice-daily-show/id1088698598?i=1000607858278"><strong> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ptonice-daily-show/id1088698598?i=1000607858278</strong></a><br><strong>*Fortress PT YouTube channel:  Follow </strong><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-0N419M4bmeZk5m6hp9dJebXzh8xRd6y&si=Z_T2Zh0n8hxAkOCF"><strong>HERE</strong></a></p> <p>.</p> <p>.</p> <p>#FunctionWithPurpose</p> <p>#FPTEducation</p> <p>-</p> <p>-</p> <p>-</p> <p>-</p> <p>-</p> <p>The Function with Purpose Podcast</p> <p>.</p> <p>All things health - wellness - fitness - &amp; education through the physical therapy perspective</p> <p>.</p> <p>Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how &amp; why physical therapy should be a part of your health &amp; wellness lifestyle</p> <p>.</p> <p><strong>PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE</strong></p> <p><strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong>DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FR