Other Minor Surgery/Procto Flashcards

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An example of a simple wound includes

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cuts, lacerations, punctures and blunt trauma

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an example of complex wounds included

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lacerations, avulsions, abrasions, cursh injuries, burns.

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3
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Clean wounds include

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wonds with little bacteria and healing w/ no complication.

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4
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Dirty wounds include wonds that are older than

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5 hours and are prone to infection.

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5
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tetanus is most commoin in wha5t age group?

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50 and over

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6
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Simplest method of hemostasis

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4x4 gauze

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7
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Polyglycolic acid

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absorbalble, suture of choice for most physicians, able to resist infection, excellent knot security, difficult when wet. Primry application for depe closures.

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Polyglycan-910

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absorbable, not as good knot security as PGA, greatest tensile strength and wound strength, preferred for deep support for prolonged periods

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9
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Gut

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absorbable, less tensilbe strengtha nd wound security compared to the synthetics. causes more tissue reaction.

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10
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Monofilament nylon

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nonabs, mc for minor wounds and lacerations, good tensile strength and wound security, poor knot security

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Polypropylene

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STRONGEST, good wound security, poor knot security, resists infection, BEST for SUBCUTICULAR PULLOUT SUTURES.

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12
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Braided nonabsorbable types of material include

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silk, cotton, braided nylon, and multifilament dacron.

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13
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bASAL cell carcinoma

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most frequent, easily treatable, least life threatening, sun exposure, SLOW growth, Chiros prohibited from treating cancerous lesions.

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14
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squamous cell carcinoma

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less common than basal, SUN EXPOSURE, REFERRAL for excision, upper lip, paranasal folds, ears, cheeks, axillary region.

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15
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Melanoma

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most dangerous, least frequent, LETHAL, IMMEDIATE REFERRAL,

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