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INTRA-OPERATIVE MONITORING OF THE PATIENT DURING SURGERY

** Monitoring of the Emergency Patient: A Multidisciplinary Approach ** Urgency in the operating room demands a rapid and coordinated response from the entire medical team.** From the moment a patient is classified as an emergency and scheduled for surgery, a rigorous monitoring process begins that involves surgeons, nurses, and other health professionals. ** Preparing the Surgeon for a Surgical Emergency ** Surgeons, as leaders of the surgical team, play a crucial role in the care of emergency patients. Their preparation involves: * Deep knowledge of the pathology: The surgeon must have a thorough knowledge of the medical condition that requires immediate surgery, as well as the possible complications and treatments. * Availability: Surgeons on call must always be ready to respond to emergency calls and arrive at the operating room in the shortest possible time. * Coordination with other teams: They must coordinate closely with anesthesiologists, circulating nurses, a...

Dermatology: The art of purifying yourself through the skin

Among scientific specialties, dermatology is the one that closest to the precepts and techniques of cosmetological aesthetics. This is in charge of the study of the structure and functions of the skin and purifying the skin, in addition to treating the diseases pharmacologically. Dermatologists are doctors who, after completing the degree, which has an average duration of 4 years, specialize in dermatology and become suitable in diagnosing, preventing and indicating the most appropriate treatment. Skin diseases are sometimes isolated as vitiligo, however, on other occasions they are externalizations of internal ailments, as occurs in skin cancer and other conditions. In addition to knowing about infectious diseases, they must have knowledge of immunology, neurology, rheumatology and endocrinology. Cosmetic dermatology: It is a subspecialty of this branch of health that uses various techniques of cosmetics and appliances to treat scars left by acne using the laser, application of botox for lips and wrinkles, among other injectable treatments of proven effects. Dermatological pathologies are grouped into infectious, specific disorders, carcinogenic, congenital and others as broken down in the following graph.

**Types of aesthetic treatments:** Each aesthetic specialty offers a variety of treatments depending on the objective area and the desired result. Here are some examples:

* Skin care treatments: ** Facials (cleaning, exfoliating and moisturizing), microdermabrasion (extirpation of dead skin cells), chemical exfoliation (exfoliation for a deeper renewal of the Skin), acne treatment (extractions, exfoliations and medicines), microneedles (stimulation of collagen for wrinkles and scars).

* Laser treatments: * Hair removal (permanent unwanted hair reduction), tattoo removal (fading or complete tattoo removal), wrinkle reduction (laser skin rejuvenation stimulates collagen production), vascular injury treatment (Removal of spider veins and rosacea).

* Body contouring treatments:** Radiofrequency (RF) treatments (skin hardening and cellulite reduction), ultrasound cavitation (fat cell interruption for body sculpture), cryotherapy (fat cell freezing for reduction).

* Injection treatments: ** Botox (reduces muscle activity for wrinkle straightening), fillers (volumizes wrinkles and restores facial contours), Kybella (dissolve unwanted fat under the chin).

* Permanent makeup:** Microblading (creation of realistic looking eyebrows with pigment implantation), permanent eyeliner (improving the lines of the eyelashes and defining eyes), blushing of the lips (adding color and definition to the lips).

* Consultation services:** Skin analysis, body composition analysis, individualized treatment plans, explanation of potential risks and benefits of various procedures.

**The Path to Become a Beautician:** The journey to become a qualified beautician involves a combination of education, training, and specific licensing requirements for each region. Here is a general roadmap:

* EDUCATION:** Many aesthetic programs require a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs offer certificates or associated degrees in aesthetics or cosmetology. Course work usually covers topics such as skin science, anatomy and physiology, infection control, laser safety, and treatment procedures.

* Clinical training:** Supervised clinical practice allows aspiring beauticians to put their theoretical knowledge into action under the guidance of experienced professionals. The number of clinical hours required may vary by program and state regulations.

* License:** To practice independently, it is mandatory to pass a state-administered license exam. Exam specific content and eligibility requirements vary by location.

dditional considerations: **

* Continuous education:** The field of aesthetics is constantly evolving with new emerging technologies and techniques. Committing to continuing education ensures that estheticians keep up with the latest advances and provide the best possible care for their clients.

* Specialization:** After obtaining a foundational license, some beauticians choose to obtain additional certifications or training in specific areas such as laser technology, injectables or permanent makeup.

* Professional Associations:** There are associations in each country and geographic region that group the different unions of workers and professionals from the broad field of aesthetics, register in them and keep updated on the advances, warnings of contraindications and possible faults to ethics are essential at the time of certification.


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