What should the surgical technologist do while the surgeon is using the oscillating saw during open acromioplasty?
a. Blot any bleeding bone surfaces carefully with sponge stick.
b. Collect bone chips in wound carefully with cupped tissue forceps.
c. Drip small amounts of irrigation onto blade to prevent overheating.
d. Suction smoke from operative site created by heated tissues.
Question 2
Patients diagnosed with shoulder impingement syndrome would likely undergo:
a. acromioplasty
b. external fixation
c. open reduction, internal fixation
d. total shoulder arthroplasty
Arthroscopic surgery involves the surgery of a joint with the use of a flexible arthroscope and othe
Cystoscopy. In this procedure, a specialized endoscope with a rigid tube, known as a cystoscope, is
To cleanse an open wound, begin close to the wound and work outward in full or half circles.
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Fracture and Repair of Bone Open (Compound)