Anatomy
The _ lung is divided into three lobes
What is the RIGHT lung?
What is a wedge resection?
Removal of a small, wedge shaped piece of the lung
The 8mm reload is available is what two working lengths?
15cm and 24cm
These are the three main advantages of nano-coating technology
What are Procedural efficiency, Less sticking, and fewer instrument exchanges?
These 4 structures are contained in the Mediastinum
What are the
Heart, Thymus Gland, Large Blood Vessels, and the Trachea?
True or False:
A pneumonectomy is a removal of a portion of the lung?
False
What is the reorder code for the 30mm White Curved Tip Short Small Diameter reload?
SIGSDS30CTVT
This is the main difference in the indication for the new LF1930T
What is it includes the indication for pulmonary arteries and pulmonary veins?
The number of Lymph Nodes stations in the Mediastinum
What is 14?
There are three types of Esophagectomy procedures, what are they?
-Ivor Lewis
-McKeown
-Trans-hiatal
Name TWO design improvements to the 8mm reload as compared to the 12mm TriStaple reload?
-8mm working diameter
-49% reduced distal tip motion during firing
-6.3 mm anvil width (37% narrower than 12mm)
-50 degree articulation
-Microchip technology
-15cm and 24cm working leengths
These are the competitors for the 8mm / Small Diameter reload
Who are: Ethicon, Bolder (Just Right 5mm), Braun (Aesculap 5mm)?
The Thoracic Cavity contains the _, separated by the _
What are the RIBS and MEDIASTINUM?
What are the procedural steps for a Lobectomy?
-Access
-lung mobilization
-divide lobar pulmonary vein
-divide lobar pulmonary artery
-divide lobar bronchus
-transect fissure
-remove specimen
-node disscection
-close
True or False:
Should tension be applied during activation of the Ligasure Maryland Thoracic?
False
The two type of cancers that can affect the Thorax
What are Lung and Esophageal?