Drapes
What is a lint free drape?
Drape that prevents airborne particles from entering the wound
Catheters are used to remove ________ or other objects
fluid from the body
What is a surgical sponge?
It’s a sterile sponge used to soak up bodily fluids during surgery
A syringe consists of a tip that can be ________ or _______
plain or locking
What are dressings used to absorb?
Drainage and secretions
What is a flame resistant drape?
Drape that prevents should not catch on fire due to exposure of heat or flames?
What are drains used for?
They are used to evacuate air and fluids from a traumatic or surgical wound
What kind of surgery has surgical sponges present for?
Surgical sponges are present in all surgical procedures
Syringes are used to irrigate wounds, _________ _________, and __________ __________
aspirate fluids & inject medications
What is a skin graft?
Dressings taken from skin on your own body, a cadaver, or pig.
What is a porous drape?
Drape that makes sure body heat is not retained… prevent hypothermia.
How are catheters sized?
On the French scale
Where are surgical sponges placed after use?
they are discarded into biohazard containers
Syringes are calibrated in what two measurements?
millimeters & cubic centimeters
What are the three layers of a three-layer dressing?
Contact, Absorbent, and Securing Layer
What is a flame retardant drape?
Does not ignite if exposed to the beam of a laser or spark from an electrosurgical unit.
What is the main difference between the 2 types of drains?
Passive drains allow a pathway for fluid or air to move from an area of high pressure to one of lower pressure
How many sponges are in a pack for neurosurgery?
10 in a pack
What irrigating club/barrel syringe is used for most procedures?
The bulb Asepto syringe
What are the four types of contact layers?
Nonpermeable, Semipermeable, and Permeable
What is the difference between non woven and woven fabric?
Nonwoven fabrics- They are light and strong, used for laser surgeries, $$$
Woven Fabrics - Impermeable to liquids, must be cleaned, $
What are the 4 types of non retaining catheters?
Robinson, Coudé, Whistle, Multi-eyed
Neurosurgical sponges are moistened with what?
Saline or epinephrine
What syringe is used for injecting local anesthetics and why?
10-cc/three-ring/control syringe due to having finger and thumb holes for better control
What are bulky dressings used for?
To add additional material for support