Surgical Techniques - Sponges, Dressings, Packings, and Counts 6-C Flashcards
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Glue like substance in which water is the liquid
hydrocolloid
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Surgically formed opening connecting a portion of the intestine to the exterior usually thru the abdominal wall
ostomy
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the surgical opening of the abdomen
laparotomy
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An agent that has a constricting or binding effect
astringent
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Separation of tissues through anatomical planes; may be sharp of blunt
dissection
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surgical incision of the chest wall
thoracotomy
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pertaining to the layer of cells forming the epidermis of the skin
epitheleal
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the serous membrane lining of the abdomen
peritoneum
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fleshy projections formed on the surface of a gaping wound that is healing by second or third intention
granulation
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unicellular organism such as a bacteria or protozoa
microbe
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use of a sponge or blunt instrument to separate tissue on a normal anatomical plane
blunt dissection
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impenetrable to x-rays or other forms of radiation
radiopaque
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use of a knife, scissors, or cutting instrument to separate tissue
sharp dissection
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removal of a protecting layer of tissue thru surgery, pathological change, or trauma
denuded
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capable of allowing the passage of fluids
permeability
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a fluid released from the body with a high concentration of protein cells or solid debris
exudate
Distinguish among the types and characteristics of commonly used surgical sponges by placing an L for laparotomy sponges, an R for Raytec sponges, a D for dissecting sponges, and an S for specialty sponges.
When attached to an instrument, these sponges are called “sponge sticks.”
R
Distinguish among the types and characteristics of commonly used surgical sponges by placing an L for laparotomy sponges, an R for Raytec sponges, a D for dissecting sponges, and an S for specialty sponges.
Load one at a time onto an instrument, while leaving four in the carrier.
D
Distinguish among the types and characteristics of commonly used surgical sponges by placing an L for laparotomy sponges, an R for Raytec sponges, a D for dissecting sponges, and an S for specialty sponges.
Tonsil sponges, ophthalmic sponges, and neurosurgical sponges are examples of this category of sponge.
S
Distinguish among the types and characteristics of commonly used surgical sponges by placing an L for laparotomy sponges, an R for Raytec sponges, a D for dissecting sponges, and an S for specialty sponges.
Largest and most absorbable of surgical sponges.
L