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Which type of cautery is commonly used during spine surgery?
 
  a. Handheld cautery
  b. Tripolar cautery
  c. Bipolar cautery
  d. Monopolar cautery

Question 2

Which type of retractor is used in spinal surgery?
 
  a. Bayonet
  b. Penfield 4
  c. Kerrison
  d. Beckman


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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Bipolar electrosurgery is commonly used to minimize the amount of neural tissue involved with the effects of radiofrequency coagulation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The scrub person can prepare for spinal surgery by providing medium to large self-retaining retractors in pairs because a matching pair will be used in the cephalad and caudad margins. Some surgeons prefer an angled or jointed Weitlaner or Beckman style.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Excellent

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