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    Surgical Education


    Pediatric Surgical Associates of Vanderbilt Children's Hospita, Nashville, Tennesseel Pediatric Surgical Associates of Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee

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    PATIENT EDUCATION INFORMATION:

    American Pediatric Surgical Association's Resources for Parents: A searchable database of extensive and authoritative information (illustrations and text) about congenital conditions and treatments for them, as well as additional suggested readings.

    CLINICAL PROCEDURES:

    • Evaluation
    • Physical examination
    • Removal of ingrown toenail
    • Gastrostomy tube change, treatment and replacement
    • Trach changes
    • Nasal gastric tube change, treatment and replacement
    • Incision and drainage of abscess
    • Removal of extra digits (fingers or toes)
    • Correction of tongue tie
    • Needle aspiration
    • IV access and phlebotomy service
    • Removal of foreign body
    • Bowel preparation before surgery
    • Wound cultures and treatment
    • IV hydration/medication
    • Conscious sedation
    • Treatment of burns
    • Removal of nevus

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