AQM 6.0 and 2.3

Question 1

What does Transcollation technology do?

Answer 1

Simultaneously delivers RF energy and saline for hemostatic sealing of soft tissue and bone at the surgical site

Question 2

Vessels up to ___ mm in diameter may be occluded by Transcollation

Answer 2

1 mm

Question 3

Aquamantys can…

Answer 3

Limit tissue temperature to 100 degrees Celsius
Stop bleeding on large oozing tissue surfaces
Proactively treat tissue to prevent bleeding
Provide hemostasis without the associated char found in other methods

Question 4

What are the clinical benefits of Aquamantys?

Answer 4

Reduces transfusion rates by minimizing intra- and post-operative blood loss
Prevents and stops bleeding near critical structures
May reduce post-operative pancreatic leaks following distal pancreatectomy

Question 5

What are the economic benefits of Aquamantys?

Answer 5

Reduces transfusion rates; reduced transfusions may in turn lower costs to hospital
Decreases surgical time
May reduce the need for other hemostatic agents

Question 6

What are the patient benefits of Aquamantys?

Answer 6

Reduces transfusion rates, reduced transfusion rates may contribute to reduced hospital length of stay
Helps to maintain hemoglobin levels
May decrease complications and post-operative patient morbidity

Question 7

What is priming time of Aquamantys?

Answer 7

41 seconds

Question 8

What is the Aquamantys default setting?

Answer 8

20 watts and medium flow

Question 9

What is the wattage range for AQM?

Answer 9

20 watts - 200 watts, by 5 watt increments up to 100 and then 10 watt increments after 100

Question 10

What does the 6.0 in AQM 6.0 mean?

Answer 10

6.0 mm between the center of the two electrodes

Question 11

What does the 2.3 in AQM 2.3 mean?

Answer 11

2.3 is the diameter size of one electrode

Question 12

What are the recommended settings for the 6.0 in thoracolumbar spine?

Answer 12

140 watts, Low Flow

Question 13

What are the recommended settings for the 2.3 in thoracolumbar spine?

Answer 13

130 watts, Low Flow

Question 14

What are the recommended settings for the 2.3 in cervical spine?

Answer 14

80 watts, Low Flow

Question 15

What are the recommended settings for 6.0 and 2.3 in Hip and Knee?

Answer 15

140 - 170 watts, Medium Flow

Question 16

What is the proper technique for 6.0 and 2.3?

Answer 16

Time - use least amount of time needed
Temperature - place suction tip adjacent to working area to avoid pooling of blood and saline
Pressure - ensure device tips are in full contact with tissue, press firmly and use circular or linear motion, avoid dabbing, spot treat isolated bleeders

Question 17

What can be treated with AQM?

Answer 17

Soft tissue, muscle, bone

Question 18

What shouldn’t be treated with AQM?

Answer 18

Skin and superficial subcutaneous tissue, bone to be covered by an implant, neural structures, ligaments and tendons

Question 19

What are AQM proctoring tips?

Answer 19

Stationary vs. Painting
Proactive vs. Reactive Treatment
Treatment Time/Speed to Desired Depth of Effect

Question 20

What are 6.0 and 2.3 value proposition?

Answer 20

Reduces transfusion rates
Significantly reduces post-operative drainage
Helps improve visibility in surgical field (spine)

Question 21

6.0 and 2.3 Targets (Surgery)

Answer 21

Spine, Hip Replacements, Knee Replacements, Shoulder, Surgical Oncology, Ortho Trauma