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Acute Care Surgery Glossary
100 terms total — 3 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
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abbreviated laparotomy
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Truncated surgical procedure focusing on immediate life-threatening issues while deferring complex reconstructive work.
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massive transfusion protocol
Intermediate
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Standardized procedure for rapid delivery of blood products in patients with severe hemorrhage.
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operative urgency classification
Intermediate
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Standardized system categorizing surgical cases by time-sensitivity for acute care triage and scheduling.
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permissive hypotension
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Controlled resuscitation strategy allowing lower blood pressure to minimize bleeding in trauma patients.
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