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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
Laparoscopic Instruments - Common Surgical Instruments
Many instruments are similar to those used in open surgery, adapted
those used in open surgery ... Source: Fiber optic cable ... • 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
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
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
metabolic equivalent able ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients ... if any labs are needed ... • Creatinine - needed
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
What is the difference between ischemic colitis and mesenteric ischemia?
A common misnomer. Mesenteric ischemia and ischemic
initial treatment algorithms ... • Tx: urgent surgery ... conservative, surgery ... differences #diagnosis #table
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
Retractor Types - Common Surgical Instruments
In varying forms, retractors are used to hold an incision open,
Common Surgical Instruments ... the operating table ... #Retractors #surgery ... #instruments #types
Perhaps quite too often, the knee-jerk reaction to an elevated Troponin is to call our friends
are typically able ... Cardiology may truly be needed ... clinica l#foamed #algorithm