Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Endoscopic Procedures IV: Sigmoidoscopy and Laproscopy01:26

Endoscopic Procedures IV: Sigmoidoscopy and Laproscopy

294
Sigmoidoscopy and laparoscopy are distinct medical procedures that enable physicians to internally inspect different parts of the GI tract. Although they serve different purposes, each is essential for diagnosing and, in some cases, treating various medical conditions.
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that uses a flexible sigmoidoscope equipped with a light source and camera to examine the rectum and sigmoid colon. The procedure involves inserting the tube through the anus...
294
Cardiomyopathy VII: Pre and Post Operative Nursing Management01:28

Cardiomyopathy VII: Pre and Post Operative Nursing Management

121
Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction who remain symptomatic despite optimal medical therapy may undergo a septal myectomy (Morrow procedure). This procedure involves excising a portion of the hypertrophied septum below the aortic valve using a heart-lung machine to improve blood flow through the LVOT. Effective preoperative and postoperative nursing management ensures successful patient outcomes, minimizes complications, and...
121
Aneurysm IV: Nursing Management01:22

Aneurysm IV: Nursing Management

205
Vigilant monitoring for aneurysm rupture is essential for patients undergoing aortic surgery.Preoperative Nursing ManagementContinuously monitor the patient for manifestations of aneurysm rupture, such as pallor, weakness, tachycardia, hypotension, abdominal, back, groin, or periumbilical pain, changes in consciousness, and a pulsating abdominal mass. Regularly assess the patient's peripheral pulses.Instruct the patient to consume a clear liquid diet the day before surgery and administer...
205
Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management01:23

Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management

124
During the postoperative period, it is crucial to focus on maintaining circulation, identifying and managing potential complications, and planning for discharge.Nursing AssessmentVital signs monitoring: Regularly monitor vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature, to detect early signs of complications such as bleeding and infection.Circulation assessment: Monitor pulses, perform Doppler assessments, and check capillary refill, color, temperature, and...
124
Cardiac Catheterization IV: Nursing Management01:26

Cardiac Catheterization IV: Nursing Management

379
Nursing responsibilities before cardiac catheterization include:Assess for allergies and establish baseline health status.Before cardiac catheterization, assess the patient for allergies to contrast dye. Perform a comprehensive baseline assessment, including vital signs, heart and breath sounds, and a neurovascular assessment of the extremities, noting distal pulses, skin color, and temperature. Instruct the patient to fast for 8-12 hours before the procedure. Evaluate baseline laboratory...
379
Cardiac Catheterization I: Pre-Procedure Overview01:28

Cardiac Catheterization I: Pre-Procedure Overview

494
Cardiac catheterization is an invasive diagnostic technique used to identify and evaluate structural and functional diseases of the heart and major blood vessels. This technique diagnoses congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, and coronary spasms and assesses ventricular function. It helps guide treatment decisions, including the need for revascularization procedures like percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and...
494

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Mass spectrometry imaging reveals alterations in protein and N-glycan molecular signatures in endometriosis tissues.

Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry·2025
Same author

The Beginning of a Paradigm Shift: Increase in Perioperative Complications Following Vaginal Hysterectomy Compared to Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Using the ACS-NSQIP 2016 to 2019 Database.

Journal of minimally invasive gynecology·2025
Same author

Changes in Emergency Department Practices After Implementation of a Standardized Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Guideline.

Pediatric emergency care·2025
Same author

Landscape of potential germline pathogenic variants in select cancer susceptibility genes in patients with adult-type ovarian granulosa cell tumors.

Cancer medicine·2024
Same author

Racial disparities in the selection of chief resident: A cross-sectional analysis of a national sample of senior residents in the United States.

Journal of the National Medical Association·2023
Same author

Impact of household income and Special Supplemental Nutritional Program for Women, Infants, and Children on feeding decisions for infants in the United States.

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology·2023

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 15, 2025

Introduction of Intracapsular Rotary-cut Procedures IRCP: A Modified Hysteromyomectomy Procedures Facilitating Fertility Preservation
05:46

Introduction of Intracapsular Rotary-cut Procedures IRCP: A Modified Hysteromyomectomy Procedures Facilitating Fertility Preservation

Published on: January 17, 2019

10.3K

Postoperative Risks for Hispanic Patients Undergoing Hysterectomy for Benign Indications.

Rebekah M Summey1, Jordyn Pike2, Christina Salazar2

  • 1Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, 1301 W 38th St., Suite 705, Austin, TX, 78705, USA. bekah.summey@gmail.com.

Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
|March 1, 2021
PubMed
Summary

Hispanic women undergoing hysterectomy face higher odds of blood transfusion, particularly with minimally invasive procedures. However, they experience fewer overall postoperative complications compared to non-Hispanic white patients.

Keywords:
Blood transfusionEthnic disparitiesHispanic ethnicityHysterectomyPerioperative complications

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: A Reproductive Hysteroscopy Approach for Complete Endometrial Polyp Removal and Enhanced Endometrial Receptivity
03:01

Author Spotlight: A Reproductive Hysteroscopy Approach for Complete Endometrial Polyp Removal and Enhanced Endometrial Receptivity

Published on: August 2, 2024

1.2K
Surgical Approach and Complications of Stand-alone Lateral Trans-Psoas Interbody Fusion
05:30

Surgical Approach and Complications of Stand-alone Lateral Trans-Psoas Interbody Fusion

Published on: February 14, 2025

1.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Nov 15, 2025

Introduction of Intracapsular Rotary-cut Procedures IRCP: A Modified Hysteromyomectomy Procedures Facilitating Fertility Preservation
05:46

Introduction of Intracapsular Rotary-cut Procedures IRCP: A Modified Hysteromyomectomy Procedures Facilitating Fertility Preservation

Published on: January 17, 2019

10.3K
Author Spotlight: A Reproductive Hysteroscopy Approach for Complete Endometrial Polyp Removal and Enhanced Endometrial Receptivity
03:01

Author Spotlight: A Reproductive Hysteroscopy Approach for Complete Endometrial Polyp Removal and Enhanced Endometrial Receptivity

Published on: August 2, 2024

1.2K
Surgical Approach and Complications of Stand-alone Lateral Trans-Psoas Interbody Fusion
05:30

Surgical Approach and Complications of Stand-alone Lateral Trans-Psoas Interbody Fusion

Published on: February 14, 2025

1.2K

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • Previous research indicates lower hysterectomy complication rates in Hispanic patients versus non-Hispanic white patients.
  • Specific risks for Hispanic patients undergoing hysterectomy remain under-researched.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify differences in specific postoperative complication rates between Hispanic and non-Hispanic white patients following hysterectomy for benign indications.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study utilizing data from NSQIP-participating hospitals (2012-2016).
  • Comparison of complication rates between Hispanic and non-Hispanic white women undergoing hysterectomy for benign conditions.

Main Results:

  • Hispanic patients (15.0%) were more likely to have obesity, diabetes, and anemia.
  • Hispanic patients had higher rates of abdominal hysterectomy and longer inpatient stays.
  • After adjusting for confounders, Hispanic patients had increased odds of blood transfusion with laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomy, but decreased or equal odds for other complications.

Conclusions:

  • Hispanic women have higher odds of requiring blood transfusion after minimally invasive hysterectomy compared to non-Hispanic white women.
  • Despite higher rates of open surgery, Hispanic patients experienced fewer overall postoperative complications.