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Velosorb And Vicryl Rapide Flashcards

1
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Is Velosorb an MSA or a BSA?

A

BSA

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2
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Composition of Velosorb?

A

Glycolide and Lactide.

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3
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Is Velosorb coated?

A

Yes - Glycolide, Caprolactone, and Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate

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4
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Is Velosorb dyed or Undyed?

A

Undyed

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5
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What is the wound support for Velosorb?

A

7 days

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6
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What is the tensile strength for Velosorb?

A

45% @ 5 days

0% @ 14 days

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7
Q

Absorption rate for Velosorb?

A

40 to 50 days

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8
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What is the competitor for Velosorb Fast?

A

Vicryl Rapide

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9
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What are the benefits of Velosorb Fast?

A

Pliable handling and easy knot tying during closure.
Fast absorption profile.
A variety of needles to meet surgeons’ needs.
No need for suture removal.
Strength throughout critical wound healing period.
Provides strength for 7-10 days.

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10
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Where is Velosorb frequently used?

A

OBGYN, soft tissue approximation (skin and mucosa), dental/oral

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11
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What colour box is Velosorb in?

A

Violet with a red stripe.

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12
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What is the competitor product to Velosorb Fast?

A

Vicryl Rapide

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13
Q

Composition of Vicryl Rapide?

A

Glycolide and Lactide

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14
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What is Vicryl Rapide coated in?

A

Caprolactone

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15
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What is the absorption rate for Vicryl Rapide?

A

56 to 70 days
Conflicting info given between booklet and sheet…..
Could also be 42 days (in book)

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16
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Contraindications of Vicryl Rapide

A

CV, Neuro and where extended approximation of tissue required

17
Q

Wound support for Vicryl Rapide is?

A

3 weeks

18
Q

Tensile strength for Vicryl Rapide?

A

75% @ 2 wks
50% @ 3 wks
25% @ 4 wks

19
Q

Indication/use for Vicryl Rapide?

A

Fascia, general soft tissue approximation and or ligation, ophthalmic.

20
Q

What are the benefits of Velosorb Fast?

A

Pliable handling and easy knot tying during closure.
Fast absorption profile.
A variety of needles to meet surgeons’ needs.
No need for suture removal.
Strength throughout critical wound healing period.
Provides strength for 7-10 days.

21
Q

Where is Velosorb frequently used?

A

OBGYN, soft tissue approximation (skin and mucosa), dental/oral

22
Q

What colour box is Velosorb Fast in?

A

Violet with a red stripe.

23
Q

What is the competitor product to Velosorb Fast?

A

Vicryl Rapide

24
Q

Composition of Vicryl Rapide?

A

Glycolide and Lactide

25
Q

What is Vicryl Rapide coated in?

A

Caprolactone

26
Q

What is the absorption rate for Vicryl Rapide?

A

42 days

27
Q

Contraindications of Vicryl Rapide

A

CV, Neuro and where extended approximation of tissue required

28
Q

Wound support for Vicryl Rapide is?

A

3 weeks

29
Q

Tensile strength for Vicryl Rapide?

A

75% @ 2 wks
50% @ 3 wks
25% @ 4 wks

30
Q

Indication/use for Vicryl Rapide?

A

Fascia, general soft tissue approximation and or ligation, ophthalmic.

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