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Instrument Equipment and Supplies

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Active Drains   Use negative pressure; created by removing air from collection device manually or mechanically  
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Active Drains   Electric or Battery operated pump used for mechanical evacuation connected to a collection device  
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Chest Tube   Used for water seal drainage  
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Hemovac (active drain)   Used following orthopedic prcedures when a moderate amount of drainage is expected  
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Jackson-Pratt (active drain)   Used following abdominal procedures when moderate amount of drainage is expected; also in neurosurgery & other general such as a mammoplasty  
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Stryker (active drain)   Used following orthopedic procedures; reduces dead space due to battery-operated evacuation pump  
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Irrigation & Syringes   Used to irrigate wounds, aspirate fluids, or inject medications; calibrated in milliliters/cubic centimeters  
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Insulin Syringes   Calibrated in units  
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TB Syringes   Calculated in tenths or hundredths of a cubic centimeter  
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Irrigators & Syringes   Vary in size: 3-60cc; 10cc syringe is most common; TB syringe contain 1cc of fluid  
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Irrigationg Syringes   Bulb & Barrel syringes Standard most common-Asepto syringe 120cc of fluid  
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Ear Syringes   Does not have a barrel; used to irrigste small incisions & structures from the ear & remove fluids from infants nose & mouth  
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Catheters   Used to remove fluids or other objects; monitor body functions; insert fluids; obtain a urine specimen; used to measure urinary output over extended period; remains low to help with drainage  
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Robinson (plain) Catheter-Nonretaining, does not require the use of a drainage bag   1 hole; straight-plain tip; AKA red rubber/straight cath  
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Coude Catheter-Nonretaining, does not require the use of a drainage bag   Extended, rigid curved tip;  
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Whistle Catheter-   2 holes; 1 on top  
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Multieyed Catheter   3+holes  
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Drains   Used to evacuate air & fluids from a surgical or tramatic wound; functions actively or passively  
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Penrose Drain (passive drain)   Latex tubing placed partially in wound so fluid can move out into dressing by capillary action  
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Cigarrette Drain (passive drain)   Penrose drain with gauze inside so fluid moves out by wicking action  
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T-Tube (passive drain)   Placed in billary system; drains bile via gravity into a bile bag  
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Gastrostomy Tube (passive drain)   Inserted to abdominal wall into stomach; removes gastric acids & adds nourishment; employs sump design (dual lumen) used for evacuation of fluids & allows air to enter for equalizing pressure  
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Cystostomy Tube (passive drain)   Insertd to abdominal wall into bladder; to remove urine  
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Nephrostomy Tube (passive drain)   Inserted percutaneously into kidney; removes fluid  
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Arterial or Venous/Cannula Needle   Introduces a plastic indwelling catheter into a vessel; used to get arterial blood  
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Angio-Cath   Attatched to IV lines for introduction of fluids/medication  
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Arterial Needles   Introduce diagnostic or angioplasty guiding catherters over guiding wires into arterial system  
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Heparin Needles   Attached to syringes used during open cardiovascular procedures to irrigate open arteries with saline-heparin solution  
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(lg) Biopsy Needles   Used for obtaining tissue samples for biopsy; sometimes guided with CT scan or fluoroscopy  
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Dorsey Cannulated Needle (lg bx needle)   Biopsy of cerebral tissue through a burr hole  
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Chiba Biopsy   Biopsy of lung tissue through a chest wall  
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Franklin-Silverman (w/Trap door)   Biopsy of liver & internal organs  
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Tru-cut Biopsy Needle (Trap-door)   Allows for multiple biopsy's to be taken  
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Biopsy Needles Attached to syringes   Used to asperate fluid from a cyst or abcess, breast lesion, lymph node, or other shallow tissue  
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Types of Stainless Steel   Carbon; Chromium; Iron; Alloys  
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Highly polished Steel   High glare  
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Stained Steel   Less Reflective  
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Ebony Steel   Eliminates glare  
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Beaver Blades   Fit all mini handles; most common is #69  
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Blades 10; 11; 12; & 15   Fit handles 3; 7; & 9  
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Blades 20-25   Fit #4 handle  
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Potts-Smith   inscions into ducts, veins, or arteries  
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Jorgenson   Hysterectomy  
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Cushing Scissors   Dural incision  
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Stradismus, Iris, Corneal   Eye procedures  
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aperture   an opening  
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capillay action   action by which liquid travels along an established path; often used in reference to suture in which infectious fluid travels along the length of the suture strand placed in a wound; also referred to as wicking  
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catheter   a hollow, cylindrical tube that allows for the removal of fluids or air from the body, injection of fluids, removal of obstruction from ducts, or intravascular monitoring; may be plain tipped or may contain a retention balloon  
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cottonoid   another name for neurosurgical sponge; used to protect delicate neural tissue and to assist with hemostasis  
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cryo-   cold  
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drain   hollow, cylindrical device that is used to evacuate air and or fluids from a surgical wound; may be passive or active  
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fenestration   opening  
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insufflation   forcing powder, gas, or vapor into a body cavity  
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irrigation   washing with a stream of fluid  
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magnification   process of enlarging the size of an object with the use of a device such as a microscope  
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monopolar cautery   monopolar electrocautery in which the electrical circuit completes a path from the generator, to the patient, and then back again to the generator  
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pneumatic   pertaining to air  
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resistance   (1)opposing or counteracting force; (2)A force that delays or impedes action  
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retract   to draw back; to expose  
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scalpel   another name for surgical knife handle on which knife blades are attached  
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serrations   grooves located on the jaws of surgical instruments that are either longitudinal, crosshatched, or horizontal  
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stainless steel   a type of metal that is a combination of carbon, chromium, iron, and other metal; most often used in the manufactures of surgical instruments  
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teeth   small projections from the tip(s) of the jaw of certain surgical instruments; used to aid in grasping tissue or vessels  
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urethral   pertaing to the urethra, which travels from the bladder to the exterior of the body  
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ureteral   pertaining to the ureters that exit the kidney and transport urine from the kidney to the bladder  
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instrument classification   cutting/dissecting; grasping/holding; clamping/occluding; retracting/viewing; probing; dialating; suturing; cutting  
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grasping/holding   designed to manipulate tissue; reduce & stabilize; may or may not have rachets  
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Ex. of grasping/holding   tissue forceps; bone holding clamps; allis; babcock; kocher  
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clamping/occluding   disigned to occlude & constrict tissue  
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clamping/occluding constrict with   opposing ring handles for fingers; interlocking ratchets; two shanks; box lock controls the opposing jaws  
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probing   malleable; wire like; exploration of structure; found in abdominal, rectal, gallbladder instrument sets; with guides called grooved directors; also dialates coronary arteries  
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dialating   used to gradually dialte an orifice or duct; smallest to largeest; found in numbered sets  
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suturing   used to hold with needle holders; vary in length; fine, regular, heavy; jaws with tungsten carbide inserts or crosshatched serratins to hold needle  
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suturing   most are designed as clamps withh ringed handles, ratchets, shanks, box locks & jaws  
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procedures that use spring action w/single ratchet sutures   microsurgical, ophthalmic, vascular procedures  
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suctioning   tips may be disposable or not; tip is connected by plastic tubing to canister; canister attached to vacuum device  
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Neurosurgeons suctioning preference   angled suction tip  
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Plastic & Ortho suctioning preference   Frazier & Baron-small suction tips; use a stylet, numbered according to size  
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Abdominal Suctioning   Yaunkaur & Poole tips-designed for pharyngeal but frequently used abd procedures  
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ENT during tonsillectomy   disposiblle suction tips attached to electode for suction & coagulating  
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Rosen   tip resembles a lg. bent hyppdermic needle, contains adapter for suction tubing attachment; variety of sizes for ear procedures  
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Trocar   has sharp point & cutting edges allowing for body penetration for fluid drainage; used in sinus and gallbladder  
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instrument cycle   preoperative; intraoperative; postoperative  
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instrument care PREOPERATIVE   instruments gathered according to surgeons cards; open container and remove tray; supplies organized and prepared for back table  
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insrtument care INTRAOPERATIVE   anticipate or predict needs of patient & surgeons; a pos care approach is used; STSR must observe the procedure to obtain necessary information  
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instrument care POSTOPERATIVE   prepare instuments for reuse; cleaning & deconamination; inspection & maintenance; reassembly of instrument set; preparation for sterilization; sterilization; storage  
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Scissors   tissue scissors, suture scissors, wire scissors, or bandage/dressing scissors  
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scissors that should never be used to cut anything but tissue because it will dull the blades   tissue scissors  
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only for cutting wire   wire scissors  
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occasionally used for cutting derssings, drapes, drains, and other nonsuture items   mayo suture scissors  
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tips may be pointed or blunt, blades ma be straight or curved   tissue scissors  
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heavy tissue   mayo scissors  
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always used to cut suture   straight mayo scissors; straight iris  
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used for medium to fine tissue, preferred by some cardiovascular surgeons for cutting polypropylene suture   curved metzenbaum  
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delicate tissue is frequently dissected with   curved iris, jamieson, westcott, stephen's tenotomy, or potts-smith scissors  
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do not have ratchets; constructed with a flattened spring handle; usually used in the nondominant hand to grasp and hold tissue   tissue forceps; also referred to as pick-ups or thumb forceps  
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may have teeth, serrations, or may be smooth and vary greatly in leagth   tissue forceps  
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Adson(w/&w/o teeth), Ferris-Smith, DeBakey, Brown, Russian, Gerald(w&w/o teeth), & cushing bayonet forceps   Ex. of tissue forceps  
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Allis, Babcock, and Kocher (Ochsner)   Ratcheted grasping/holding instruments  
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larger bone-holding forceps hae working ends that are designed to either encircle a large or medium bone or firmly grasp and hold it   Lane, Kern, Lowman, & Lewin  
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typically ratcheted and are designed to hold a bone in place for eventual pinning or plating   Bone-holding Clamps  
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tips may be pointed or rounded, jaws may be horizontal, longitudinal, or cross-hatched for better traction on tissue   clamping/occulding instruments  
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atramatic serrations that run along the length of the jaws and permit the partial or total occlusion of vessels w/o damage to the delicate tissue   vascular clamps  
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constructed with long, flexible jaws for increased vessel protection during occlusion.   vascular clamps  
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protect the vessel with disposable, protective plastic inserts that are placed on each jaw   Fogarty Hydro-grip  
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small, spring-loaded devices with atraumatic serrations; does not have finger rings or ratchets   Bulldog vascular clamps  
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typically curved; designed to occlude bleeding vessels until they can be ligated   hemostatic clamps  
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frequently utilized for "tagging" sutures; "tagging" is performed when a suture strand is not immediately cut   straight hemostats  
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Neurosurgical sponges   patties/cottonids; protects delicate neural tissue; assist with hemostasis; radiopaque string; assembled 10 per package  
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Kitner sponges   small rolls of cotton tape; dissecting sponges; used in blunt dissection; always loaded on a clamp, Pean; assembled in packages of 5; 1 loaded & 4 in the carrier  
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Peanut sponges   small guaze sponges  
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Surgical sponges   used to absorb blood & tissue fluids; blunt dissection of tissue & protect important structures during procedure; soft & lint free; contains radiopaque strip; counted for most procedures  
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Tonsil sponges   cotton; filled guaze w/string attached; loaded & past on instrument; assembled 5 per package  
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Radiopaque AKA Ratec sponges   4x4 smaller and less absorbant; for smaller insicions; used for sponge stick; assembled 10 per package; removed from operative field & placed with lap sponges as peritoneum is entered  
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Laparotomy sponges AKA Laps; Tapes; Packs   largest/most absorbant; typically moistened w/saline & used as "pads" to protect retracted viscera; assembled 5 per pack  
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Reasons for Surgical dressings   protect wound from trauma; protect from microbial contamination; absorb drainage & secretion; support incision; provid pressure to reduce/eliminate dead space; reduce or prevent edema  
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Reasons for Surgical dressings   assist in maintaing hemostasis; prevent hematoma formation; conceal wound aesthetically; maintain environment that allows for preservation of new epithileal tissue & destruction of microbes  
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In OR; dressing application is cosidered final step, it must be done sterily preferably under anesthesia    
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Dressing sponges do not contain radiopaque   they are to remain in their original package; not provided to the sterile field until the final count is complete  
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Dressing applied is determined by several factors:   type, size, & location of wound; amount of drainge expected; surgeon preference; age & size of pt.; underlying medical conditions; condition of surrounding skin; comfort of pt.  
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Dry sterile dressings are most often applied to closed surgical wounds. Antiseptic/Anitbiotic ointment may be applied, prior.    
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choledochoscope   for exploration of the billiary bladder  
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mediastinoscope   for visualization and biopsy of the structures of the mediastinum  
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angioscope   for visualization of the heart and mahor vessels, or vascular endoscopes for the interior of smaller vessels  
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ventriculoscope   for exploraion of the brain's ventricular system  
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fetoscope   for visualization of a fetus in utero  
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stockinette   used prior to splint or cast application  
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tube guaze   used on a digit  
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montgomery straps   used in situations that may require frequent wound inspections or dressing changes  
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pressure dressing   type of three layer dressing to which additionsl material is added to the intermediate layer or one that is tightly secured to cause compression of the surgical wound  
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tissue compression; a type of pressure dressing   influences wound healing dynamics and may promote wound healing ; however too tightly may cause neurovascular compromise  
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pressure dressing may serve as one or more of the following   immobilization of an area; support; absorbtion of excessive dainage; even pressure distribution; elimination of dead space; reduced edema; reduced hematoma formation  
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Bulky dressing is a type of three layer dressing   added to the intermidiate layer; used to immobilize an area; provide additional support to the wound; or absorb excessive drainage  
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rigid dressings   cast & splints applied following a closed tramatic injury or surgery to provide support &/or to prevent movement; made of plaster or a lightwight synthetic such as fiberglass  
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splints (rigid dressing)   may be molded plastic or a metal  
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splints (rigid dressing)   applied to one side of a structure to provide support & prevent unidirectional movement  
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cast (rigid dressing)   encircles (encases) a body part to provide support or prevent any type of movement  
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cast (rigid dressing)   incorproates the joint(s) proximal &/or distal to the affected area; most widely used type of cast is the cylindrical cast, applied to extremities  
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body jacket (rigid dressing)   extends from the axillae to the hips to immobilize the lower thoracic and lumbar vertebrae  
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Walking cast (rigid dressing)   lower extremity that has a polyurethane sole or rubber heel added to allow for ambulation  
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Spica cast (rigid dressing)   secured to the torso to support the hip or shoulder in the desired position  
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Minerva Jacket (rigid dressig)   extends from the head (incorporating the mandible while exposing the face) to the hips to immobilize the cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae  
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specialty dressings   designed for specific applications or uses, Ex. bolster dressing; wet-to-dry; wet-to-wet; thyroid collar; ostomy bag; drain dressing; tracheotomy; eye pads; eye sheilds; & perineal pads  
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Bolster dressing (specialty dressing)   sutured into position AKA stent dressing or tie-over dressing; often placed over a skin graft recipient site to apply even pressure & prevent fluid from accumulating under the graft.  
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wet-to-dry (specialty dressing)   wet gauze (normal saline, antibiotic solution), applied to wound and allowed to dry, then removed along with adhered tissues, often performed on burned wounds  
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wet-to-wet (specialty dressing)   wet gauze is applied to the wound & is changed before its dried; provides minimum wound debridement & less pain  
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thryroid collar (specialty dressing)   Queen Ann's collar; circumferential neck wrap applied to secure dressing over a thyroid incision  
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ostomy bag (specialty dressing)   applied over an intestinal stoma to contain excretions; bag is attached to patients skin with in an adhesive that is incorporated around the edges of the bag  
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drain dressing (specailty dressing)   gauze sponge (sof-wick drain sponge) manufactured fashioned with scissors to accomodate aa wound that contains a drain  
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tracheotomy dressing (specialty dressing)   drain dressing placed around a trach tube, tube is secured with wide umbilical tape or velcro fastners that is tied around the patients neck  
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eye pad (specialty dressing)   oval shaped gauze applied over the eye lid to retain medication & keep lid closed  
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eye sheild (specialty dressing)   rigid oval sheild applied over the eye pad to protect the eye from pressure/trauma  
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perineal (peri) pad (specialty dressing)   used to absorb vaginal or perineal drainage (sanitary napkin)  
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packing material   material used to assist with hemostasis, provide pressure, support a wound &/or eliminate dead space; may be placed in the nose, rectum, vagina, or in an open wound  
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packing material   typically a long strip of gauze (1yd, 5ft, 8ft)variety of widths (1/4, 1/2, 1in.) plain (NuGauze packing strip) impregnated with antiseptic (NuGauze packing strip w/iodoform 5%) or contain a radiopaque marker  
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drapes maybe woven, nonwoven, or plastic   used to isolate & protect the operative site from contaminates; when properly used they serve as a barrier that eliminates the migratin of miccroorganisms from nonsterile areas to the sterile field  
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effective drape materials should be   lint free; fluid resistant: to prevent strike-through contaminate; antistatic: prevents sparking that could ignite; tear & puncture resistant; free of toxic residue; flame retardant; nonreflective color  
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One Layer Dressing: used to cover sm. incision w/min. drainage; frequently used to cover the site of intravenous access; consists of polyurthane film w/adhesive backing   op-site & bioclusive (brand names); liquid collodion (bandage) flammable; aerosol adhesive sprays, foams, gels, hydrocolloids & skin closure tapes, skin closure tapes maintain approximation of wound edges (can be used alone or combined)  
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Three Layer Dressing: used to cover any size incision w/expected drainage   consist of inner (contact) layer, AKA primary layer; intermeidate (absorbant) layer, AKA secondary layer; outer (securing) layer, AKA tertiary layer  
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3 layer dressing: inner, contact, primary layer   covers wound completely & remains in direct contact wicking action of contact layer allows pasage of drainage or secetions away from healing wound into the absorbant (intermediate, secondary) layer  
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3 layer dressing: intermediate, absorbant, secondary layer   placed over contact layer, absorbs any drainage or secretion; thickness varies. ex include 2x2 & 4x4 gauze sponges (topper, sof-wick) fluffed gauze sponges (kerlix) abdominal pad (aka ABD pad)  
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3 layer dressing: outer, securing, tertiary layer   used to secure the contact and absorbant layer in place  
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options for securing a dressing   tape (paper, silk, adhesive) most frequently used; wrap: (elastic bandage) Ace: adhesive crinkled gauze, Coban: rolled gauze, Kling: fluffed rolled gauze, Kerlix-used to secure a dressing or a splint to an extremity, provides pressure & support  
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options for securing a dressing   Kerlix-conforms to body contours, or secure a thoracic dressing while allowing for movement of the chest wall during respiration  
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options for securing a dressing   the wrap (rolled cotton sheeting, Webril) may contain a self-adhesive (velcro) or may be secured with tape, may be supplied as padding under a cast. Neurovascular damage may result if a wrap is too tight.  
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bone marrow trocar   introduced through cortical bone may be used to obtain bone marrow  
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syringe tip may be plain (leur-slip) needles simply slpip over syringe tip   or locking (leur-lok), locks needle onto syringe with a twisting motion  
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air way tubes   maintain patency of the upper respiratory tract: ET tube; Oral airway; Nasal airway; Tracheotomy tube  
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Endotracheal tube   adult/pediatric, cuffed/uncuffed styles, passed through the nose or mouth, between the vocal cords into the trachea  
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Oral airway   separate the jaws and depress the tongue  
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Nasal airway   inserted through the nose to prevent obstruction of the airway due to relaxation of the soft palate; reffered to as nasal trumpet because of its shape  
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Tracheotomy tube   placed directly into the trachea via an incision in the neck, has 3 components (1) outer cannula (2) inner cannula, & (3) obturator  
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Poole suction   allows for rapid aspiration usually irrigation fluid w/o interference from viscera  
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microinstrumentation   typically made of titaneum due to weight and strength; arachnoid knife, delicate with an angeled tip frequently used for neurosurgery  
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retractors-instruments designed for the exposure of the operating site   hand held or self retaining; variety of sizes; double ended; used in pairs on opposite sides  
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self retaining, interchangable blades: retractors for brain or abd procedures may attach to OR table for better stabilization   Bookwalter; O'Conner-O'Sullivan; Balfour  
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wide & dull retractors   for abd & thoracic organs  
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sharp rake like retractors   for nonvital structures (skin, fat)  
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single/double hook-retractors   retracts skin during plastic proccedures  
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flat malleable made of low carbon stainless steel or silastic can be bent for various retraction duties   Brain spoon is hand-held or self retaining  
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(1) nonpermeable (occlusive)   fine mesh guaze impregnated w/emulsion (vaseline gauze, xeroform gauze); used to create air/water tight seal; nonadherent & allows passage of drainage; may be placed around an exit wound for a schest tybe to prevent air from reentering the pleural space  
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(2) semipermeable (semi-occulsive)   hyrocolloid(exu-derm, Tegasorb); hydrogel(Nu-gel, Aqua-gel); used to create mechanical surface & allow passage for air & fluids; used to debride a wound; may be on a chronic wound such as a burn or becubitis ulcer  
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