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Needles and Suture Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Needles come in many shapes and cutting edges for
Surgical Instruments ... edges for various applications ... Needle Types - Needles ... depending on the application ... #surgery #instruments
What is the difference between ischemic colitis and mesenteric ischemia?
A common misnomer. Mesenteric ischemia and ischemic
What is the difference ... initial treatment algorithms ... • Tx: urgent surgery ... conservative, surgery ... #diagnosis #table
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.
Stapler Types - ... Common Surgical Instruments ... Open and lap applicators ... #Staplers #surgery ... #instruments #types
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
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type ... if any labs are needed ... • Creatinine - needed
Retractor Types - Common Surgical Instruments
In varying forms, retractors are used to hold an incision open,
Retractor Types ... Common Surgical Instruments ... the operating table ... #Retractors #surgery ... #instruments #types