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Chapter 44

Minor Office Procedures

QuestionAnswer
biopsy specimen tissue removed for exam under microscope
laceration jagged open wound
debridement surgical removal of dead tissue from a wound
inflammatory phase of healing blood vessels constrict
proliferation phase of healing new tissue forms; wound edges approximate
maturation phase of healing formation of scar tissue
approximate wound edges close together
dissolving sutures made of gut and do not need to be removed
staples used for deep/long wounds
laser surgery light used to cut; vaporizes unwanted tissue
electrocauterization uses electric and heat to destroy tissue; requires grounding pad
curette used to scrape tissue
forceps used to grasp objects (tweezer)
hemostats used to close off blood vessel
retractors used to hold back wound edges
dilator used to enlarge body opening
ectomy removal or excision
sterile transfer forceps used to place instruments in sterile field
topical anesthetic applied directly on the skin
epinepherine prolongs local anesthetic
floater measures vitals during surgery
scrub assistant passes instruments
10% formalin solution for biopsy specimens
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