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Needles and Suture Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Needles come in many shapes and cutting edges for
Common Surgical Instruments ... edges for various applications ... depending on the application ... in specialized applications ... #surgery #instruments
Approach to Suspected Appendicitis - Management Algorithm

Suspected Appendicitis:
 • Vague periumbilical pain → localized RLQ pain
Approach to Suspected Appendicitis ... - Management Algorithm ... Suspected Appendicitis ... #Management #Algorithm ... #surgery #appendix
Laparoscopic Instruments - Common Surgical Instruments
Many instruments are similar to those used in open surgery, adapted
Many instruments ... those used in open surgery ... • Veress Needle ... blind placement of needle ... #Laparoscopy #surgery
Energy Systems - Common Surgical Instruments
Broad term used to describe various methods of cutting tissue or
Common Surgical Instruments ... Electrosurgery: Instrument ... laparoscopic (Ligasure®) applications ... Energy #Systems #surgery ... #instruments #types
Perforated Appendicitis Post-Operative Management Algorithm

#Perforated #Appendicitis #PostOperative #Management #Algorithm #surgery
Perforated Appendicitis ... Post-Operative Management Algorithm ... #Perforated #Appendicitis ... PostOperative #Management #Algorithm ... #surgery
Stapler Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Used for reanastomosis of viscera, vessel ligation, and excision of specimens.
Common Surgical Instruments ... Open and lap applicators ... #Staplers #surgery ... #instruments #types
Causes of Iron Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Blood loss: GI (cancer, ulcer, IBD), GU
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... menses), Epistaxis, Surgery ... Inadequate intake for needs ... disease, Bypass surgery ... Diagnosis #Causes #Fe #algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
optimized before surgery ... the risk of the surgery ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... if any labs are needed ... • Creatinine - needed
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
anchoring • INJECTION NEEDLE ... tip and pressure application ... allow passage of instruments ... EUS-guided fine needle
A blood test and/or 24 hour urine collection for the breakdown product of adrenaline & noradrenaline
pheochromocytoma prior to surgery ... Needle biopsy of ... Diagnosis #IM #Endo #Surgery ... Pheo #Diagnosis #Algorithm