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Pre-Surgery Consultation for Rhinoplasty with Hypertension
Surgeon (speaking English) and Patient (speaking Portuguese) talk through “Pre-Surgery Consultation for Rhinoplasty with Hypertension”. You interpret both ways — English into Portuguese, and Portuguese into English — one segment at a time, exactly as in the CCL test.
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Mr. Ferreira, before we confirm your rhinoplasty at St Vincent's Private next Thursday, I need to review your blood pressure history, current medications, and any allergies.
Doutora, eu tenho pressão alta há uns cinco anos e tomo losartana todos os dias, mas às vezes esqueço de tomar à noite.
Your last reading was 150 over 95, which is higher than ideal before anaesthesia. Have you seen your GP about this recently?
Sim, doutora, fui ao clínico geral na semana passada e ele ajustou a dose do remédio; agora minha pressão está mais controlada.
Good. You'll need to fast for six hours before surgery, but continue taking your blood pressure tablet with just a small sip of water.
Doutora, com a minha pressão alta, o risco da anestesia aumenta muito, ou fica quase igual ao de uma pessoa sem esse problema?
Yes, uncontrolled hypertension does raise anaesthesia risk, including dangerous blood pressure spikes during surgery; since yours is now well controlled, that risk is significantly lower.
Que bom saber disso, doutora. E durante a cirurgia, alguém vai ficar de olho na minha pressão o tempo todo?
Absolutely. The anaesthetist will monitor your blood pressure continuously throughout the procedure and adjust medication immediately if it rises above a safe level.
Perfeito. Preciso assinar algum termo de consentimento antes da cirurgia, ou isso é feito no dia mesmo?
You'll sign the consent form today, after I explain all risks, including anaesthesia risks, and alternatives in detail, so you can ask questions.
Está bem, doutora, obrigado por explicar tudo com tanta calma. Agora me sinto bem mais tranquilo para a cirurgia de quinta-feira.
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