Foreign Objects Flashcards
1
Q
Don’t use for homeostasis in end organs
A
Epinephrine
2
Q
Exam Question: Tx for all cat bites
A
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (Augmentin)
*protection from pasturella
3
Q
Most likely organisms in plantar puncture wounds
A
Pseudomonas
4
Q
Tx for plantar puncture wounds
A
Ciproflaxin
*for pseudomonas
5
Q
These pts heal slowly
A
Steroids, Renal Failure, Diabetes
6
Q
Exam Question: When do you remove facial sutures?
A
4-5 days, 6-0 nylon
7
Q
When do you remove sutures from Scalp, Trunk, Extremities?
A
7-9 days, 4-0 nylon
8
Q
When do you remove sutures from Hands?
A
4-0 and 5-0 nylon
9
Q
When to remove sutures from the Feet (soles)?
A
14 days , 4-0 nylon
10
Q
Use this suture to close dead spaces
A
Vicryl
11
Q
Exam Question: When should you close a badly contaminated wound?
A
After 4 days
