Incisions
Incision used to remove the appendix
What is McBurney.
Prep solution never used on mucus membranes.
candy cane stirrups are used for this position
What is lithotomy?
Heat, fuel, ignition source.
What are the components of the fire triangle?
The two aponeuroses that combine to form the anterior layer of the rectus sheath.
What are the aponeuroses of the external and internal obliques?
Incision that incises the linea alba avoiding the umbilicus.
What is a midline incision?
Available in scrub and paint.
What is Povidone Iodine?
used to increase space between the rib cage and iliac crest.
What is a kidney elevator?
used as a power source for drills, saws, and high speed tools.
What is nitrogen?
Incision used for a caesarean section
What is a Pfannenstiel?
technique to protect a gloved hand from unsterile surfaces during draping.
What is creating a cuff/using a drape fold?
Position other than lithotomy used for anorectal procedures.
What is Kraske/Jacknife?
the minimum distance to avoid exposure to gamma radiation
What is 6 feet?
Deep fibrous fascia of the subcutaneous tissue.
Destroys microorganisms by dessication.
What are alcohol based preps?
Position most often used for thyroidectomy
What is reverse trendelenberg?
Compressed medical gas used as anesthetic agent
What is nitrous oxide?
Serous membrane that lines the entire peritoneal cavity.
What is the parietal peritoneum?
A sterile drape that is coated with adhesive on one side and may be impregnated with antiseptic.
What is an incise drape?
Position in which bolsters are placed longitudinally from shoulders to hips
What is prone?
a naturally occurring sap derived from rubber trees
What is latex?