Chemical Hemostasis

Question 1

List the chemical hemostats learned so far

Answer 1

Silver Nitrate
Thrombin
Gel Foam
Cocaine
Surgicel
Bone wax
Avitene
Epinephrine

Question 2

Silver Nitrate

Answer 2

Burns and has a caustic effect on mucous membranes

Should not be used in mouth or eyes

Question 3

Thrombin

Answer 3

Topical hemostat that is never injected

May be used in conjunction with gelfoam

Question 4

Gelfoam

Answer 4

A sterile compressed sponge
May be used in conjunction with thrombin
Absorbable gelatin made from porcine skin

Question 5

Avitene

Answer 5

Absorbable collagen hemostat

Looks like snow

Question 6

Cocaine

Answer 6

Never injected, Class IV narcotic
Light blue liquid
2 licensed professionals must be present to dispose of it

Question 7

Surgicel

Answer 7

Oxidized Cellulose - never used on bone

Looks like a fabric

Question 8

Bonewax

Answer 8

A topical hemostatic made from beeswax. Used in orthopedics or neurosurgery to control bleeding on bone surfaces

Question 9

Epinephrine

Answer 9

Is a vasoconstrictor, works in conjunction with the “caines”