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Clamp Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Also called locking forceps, these are ratcheted instruments used to hold
Clamp Types - Common ... Surgical Instruments ... are ratcheted instruments ... BigMike_MD #clamps #surgery ... #instruments #types
TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
TypeA Aortic Dissection ... Resolution: CT surgery ... for this Type A ... #Aortic #Dissection ... #Aorta #POCUS #
Scalpel Blade Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Used for initial incision and cutting tissue. Consists of a
Scalpel Blade Types ... Common Surgical Instruments ... often refer to the instrument ... #scalpels #surgery ... #instruments #types
Suction Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Suction tips, combined with a suction source, help to remove debris
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Laparoscopic Instruments - Common Surgical Instruments
Many instruments are similar to those used in open surgery, adapted
Many instruments ... those used in open surgery ... Source: Fiber optic ... cable connects ... #Laparoscopy #surgery
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Stable patients ... Risk Stratify Type ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... What is the type ... Severe Aortic stenosis
Stapler Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Used for reanastomosis of viscera, vessel ligation, and excision of specimens.
Stapler Types - ... Common Surgical Instruments ... #Staplers #surgery ... #instruments #types
Energy Systems - Common Surgical Instruments
Broad term used to describe various methods of cutting tissue or
Common Surgical Instruments ... Electrosurgery: Instrument ... Energy #Systems #surgery ... #instruments #types
Type A Aortic Dissection with Hemopericardium

This patient presents with chest pain. Which is the best next
Type A Aortic Dissection ... CT surgery for repair ... this patient's type ... #Dissection #TypeA ... Hemopericardium #Aorta
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
• Most common type ... Mechanical → severe aortic ... dissection of ascending aorta ... Classification #Types ... warm #wet #dry #table