hemostasis Flashcards

1
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tourniquet time for UE

A

1 hour

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2
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tourniquet time for LE

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1.5 hr

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3
Q

when is bone wax contraindicated

A

when rapid bone regeneration is needed

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4
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when is esmarch bandage contraindicated

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  • infection/malignant tumor on extremity

- if traumatic injury to extremity/been in cast=risk of thrombi dislodgement

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5
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pledget

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  • small squares of teflon suture over a vessel hole

- common in cardiovascular sx

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6
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when is microfibrillar collagen contraindicated

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  • total joint sx bc reacts w/ methylmethacrylate (reducing its bonding strength) and prosthetic materials in ortho
  • allergy to bovine derived collagen
  • not for skin closures bc affects healing of skin edges
  • not for contaminated wounds
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7
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cautions w/ oxidized cellulose

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  • don’t leave in pt is used near spinal cord, optic nerve or any area w/ nerves
  • don’t use w/ thrombin-affects its effecacy
  • not for bone defect implantation (fx) due to interference w/ callus formation
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8
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when is collagen sponge contraindicated

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  • infection

- pooling of blood/fluids

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