https://paulnystrom.com/tags/sterile/Recent content in Sterile on Paul NystromHugoen-usSun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://paulnystrom.com/posts/procedure-vs.-surgery/Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://paulnystrom.com/posts/procedure-vs.-surgery/<p>These are not the same thing, although they are often confused. Generally speaking, surgery involves cutting into the body to repair, remove, or readjust tissue or organs. A procedure, on the other hand, can involve looking into the body but usually does not involve making a new incision. Any intervention is most often carried out through a naturally occurring orifice.</p> <p>Appendectomy, cholecystectomy, craniotomy, and total hip/knee arthroplasty are all examples of surgeries. Surgeries are performed under sterile conditions in the operating room. They usually involve general anesthesia, which includes placing a breathing tube in the trachea.</p>