Past Qs Surgical Instruments Flashcards
What is this tube?
Sangestaken-blakemore tube
List two possible complications.
- Esophageal perforation
- Pressure necrosis
In which clinical situation is this tube utilized?
Bleeding esophageal varices
Name this Device
Pneumatic compression device
What is the indication for the use of this device?
This device is used to reduce the risk of deep venous thrombosis and reduce edema by improving venous circulation
What is this device?
Incentive spirometer
Why is it used?
Helps patient exercise their lungs post-op to prevent lung congestion.
What is this object?
Philadelphia neck collar
How to apply it?
- first measure the length on neck from the jaw to the should
- Then apply the collar by sliding it without lifting the neck!!!!
How to rule out a neck fracture in a trauma patient presenting with neck pain?
he can normally do lateral flexion of neck or rotation he have no neurovascular problems
What is this device?
Gastrostomy tube
Indications
Irrigations
Feeding
Name this instrument
Nasogastric tube
Mention two indications:
Feeding
Upper GI bleeding
Name the device shown in the figure.
Negative pressure (closed suction) drainage device
Mention two operations in which it is commonly used.
- Thyroidectomy
- Abdominoplasty
- Gastric sleeve/gastrectomy
What structure do you see in this CXR?
Central venous catheter
What is the complication on this CXR?
Pneumothorax
A patient came to ER after he had a RTA. CXR showed the following.
What is the diagnosis?
Tension pneumothorax
A patient came to ER after he had a RTA. CXR showed the following.
What is the most important step in management?
Needle thoracostomy at the right 2nd intercostal space mid clavicular line
What is this surgical instrument?
Staple remover
