misc. OR intra-op equipment

Question 1

Hemoclips/ ligating clips/aneurysm clips/micro instruments

Answer 1

made from titanium

-used as hemostats

Question 2

arch bars info.

Answer 2

-used for mandibular/maxillary fractures

**patient must go to recovery w WIRE CUTTERS incase of breathing obstructions/dificulties

**25 gauge wires

Question 3

Vena Cava filter/Greenfield filter uses

Answer 3

-placed to prevent clots / Pulmonary embolus (PE)

Question 4

compression boots(SCD)

Answer 4

-placed on legs prior to surgery to prevent clots and venous stasis

Question 5

NG tube/OG tube (Salem sump drain or Levine)

Answer 5

• inserted through nose or mouth
• for gastric decompression intra-op
• inserted by anesthesia

Question 6

PEG (Percutaneous Gastrostomy tube)

Answer 6

• feeding tube (also for admin of meds or decompression)

- inserted directly into stomach via small incision into skin

Question 7

Ellik evacuator

Answer 7

• used during TURP

- evacuation of prostatic chips and remnants

Question 8

Lukens trap

Answer 8

-used for BRONCHIAL secretions and washings

Question 9

AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

Answer 9

1. call for help
2. check rythym
3. put on leads
4. turn on machine

**emergency

Question 10

strethcher used for eye procedures?

Answer 10

-combination stretcher/OR table

Question 11

Harmonic scalpel

Answer 11

• uses ultrasonic energy to cut and coagulate tissue

* *no grounding pad needed

Question 12

when is mineral oil used?

Answer 12

-when taking skin grafts with DERMATOME

Question 13

when is stent dressing used?

Answer 13

-for skin grafts—sutures left long to tie over dressings