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Circular Staplers Flashcards

1
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The echelon circular powered stapler has 37% less movement at the distal tip for increased stability. TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

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GST in the echelon circular device: (select all that apply)

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Provides gentler handling with a 33% reduction in compressive forces on tissue

Gives precise compression only where it is needed

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The echelon circular powered stapler provides significantly fewer leaks at the staple line without compromising. TRUE OR FALSE

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TRUE

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The open leg length of the echelon circular powered stapler is?

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5.2mm

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_____ shoes the level of tissue compression that indicates that the tissue thickness is within the indicated range of

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Tissue compression scale

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6
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What color options does Medtronic’s EEA tri staple come in

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Purple and black

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Surgeons will employ one of these techniques to secure the circular stapler anvil to tissue:

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Double staple (purse string) & triple staple technique

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What are safety features of the echelon circular powered staplers? (Select all that apply)

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Prevents firing if the anvil isn’t properly attached

Prevents firing if the orange indicator is outside of the green zone of the tissue compression scale

An illuminated green check mark signifies a complete firing sequence

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9
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If donuts of breakaway washers are not complete after firing any Ethicon circular stapler, what should be done?

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The anastomosis should be carefully checked for leakage and appropriate repairs made

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10
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The 3D stapling technology feature on the echelon circular powered stapler does which of the following? (Select all that apply)

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Evenly distributes compression throughout the anastomosis

Reduces potential leak paths

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11
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Which of the following best describes how a circular stapler is used?

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To surgically connect or reestablish a common lumen-between two structures

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12
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Covidien DST series EEA has a tilt-top anvil. TRUE OR FALSE

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TRUE

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Which of the following are features of the echelon circular powered staplers? (Select all that apply)

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Gripping surface technology

Powered controlled firing

3D stapling technology

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The open leg length oof all Ethicon circular staplers is?

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5.2mm

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15
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Ethicon circular staplers (manual) are available in which sizes?

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21,25,29,33

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16
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Circular staplers can be used in the following types of procedures: (select all that apply)

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Colorectal

Bariatric

Thoracic

17
Q

The lowest closed staple height for the Ethicon circular stapling portfolio is ______ and the highest closed staple height is_____

A

1.5mm; 2.2mm

18
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Echelon circular powered staplers are available in which sizes?

A

23,25,29,31

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