All tissues should be handled gently for complete hemostasis ...

[j.rubin]

All tissues should be handled gently for complete hemostasis during the surgical procedure.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Absorbable gelatin (Gelfoam) is placed on an area of capillary bleeding where fibrin is deposited and the sponge swells forming a clot.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

[ankilker]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
Tissue must be handled gently during dissection, ligating, retractor placement, instrument placement and suturing. Tissue trauma and blood loss causes devitalization of tissue that cannot heal and necroses.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
Absorbable gelatin (Gelfoam) is a hemostatic agent made from purified porcine gelatin solution. When it is placed on capillary bleeding, fibrin is deposited in the interstices and the sponge swells to form a clot. It may be used wet or dry.

[j.rubin]

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[ankilker]

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