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Laparoscopic Instruments - Common Surgical Instruments
Many instruments are similar to those used in open surgery, adapted
those used in open ... surgery, adapted ... Source: Fiber optic cable ... dioxide into the abdominal ... multiple sizes, e.g
Stapler Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Used for reanastomosis of viscera, vessel ligation, and excision of specimens.
Common Surgical Instruments ... hollow viscera, e.g ... Open and lap applicators ... #Staplers #surgery ... #comparison
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 ... mesentericischemia #comparison ... differences #diagnosis #table
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
and Management Algorithm ... somatic syndromes (e.g ... inflammation, Abdominal ... or pelvic surgery ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Retractor Types - Common Surgical Instruments
In varying forms, retractors are used to hold an incision open,
Common Surgical Instruments ... hold an incision open ... the operating table ... #Retractors #surgery ... #comparison
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... Stable patients ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal
Peritoneal Dialysis vs Hemodialysis - Advantages and Disadvantages 
Peritoneal Dialysis:
 • Access: Abdominal wall insertion of
Previous abdominal ... surgery can be ... can be offered (e.g ... #Hemodialysis #comparison ... #table #advantages
Abdominal Distention - Differential Diagnostic Algorithm
Ascites
Bowel Dilatation
Other Causes
Mechanical Obstruction
 • Adhesions 60%
 • Volvulus 3%
 •
Abdominal Distention ... Differential Diagnostic Algorithm ... Syndrome • Trauma/Surgery ... Injury, Stroke) #Abdominal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... Children Primary survey ... • Suspicion of open ... skull fracture, e.g ... #Algorithm #Management