Specialty Instruments&Equipment Flashcards
LASER acronym
L- light A- amplification S- Stimulated E- Emission R- Radiation
what type of energy does harmony scalpel use
high frequency sound waves
argon coagulator is used for what cases?
- organ cases
- cases with lots of blood
CUSA acronym
C- cavatron
U- ultrasonic
S- surgical
A- aspirator
- used on tumors*
- destroys tissue around structure*
dermatome carrier is used for?
- skin grafting
- flattened, expanded, punched with holes
what element makes cryo work?
liquid nitrogen
what machine collects blood, makes reusable again
cell saver
what is a merman locater?
a type of electro magnet
components of a video tower
- monitor
- recorder
- camera
- printer
- insufflator
- lightsource
where would you find tool for peritoneal insufflation
video tower
small nerve stimulators used for
used in ENT cases to work around facial nerves
large nerve cases
NIM monitor (nerve impulse monitor)
where is suction found?
patient care areas
advantages of power equipment
- faster
- more efficient
- higher speeds=less friction, heat, trauma
disadvantages of power equipment
- nitrogen gas*
- junctions tight
- tank can be dangerous
- cracking, contents are under pressure
