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1
Q

2 other names for sponge forceps/sticks

A
  • Fletcher towel frcp

- Forrester towel frcp

2
Q

when should you load needle holders

A

before the sx begin

3
Q

best way to pass loaded needle holders

A

neutral zone bc sharp objects

4
Q

what do you used to initially clean lensed endoscopes

A

Q tips/soft cloth

5
Q

how to remove knife blade

A

grasp blunt edge w/ needle holder, move away from body w/ blade pointing down

6
Q

types of neutral zone

A

magnetic pad, basin, disposable pad

7
Q

unconventional uses of towel forceps

A

on cartilage/scar tissues

8
Q

correct way of loading suture needles onto needle holders

A

2/3 of needle should be hanging free

9
Q

3 sizes of needle holders

A
  • mayo=med-long needle gauge
  • collier=med needle gauge
  • brown-small
10
Q

proper cleaning/sterilization of powered tools

A
  • no water immersion
  • keep cord attached
  • only steam/gas/plasma sterilization
11
Q

phacoemulsification

A

ultrasonic to break up/aspirate lens in eye sx

12
Q

3 safety standards of powered tools

A
  • ALWAYS have safety on when passing
  • irrigation ready w/ drills/saws due to too much heat=tissue burn
  • use it ONLY with drill guard in place
13
Q

what 2 metals react with each other badly

A

titanium and stainless steel so separate them!

14
Q

curette

A

spoon shaped for scraping/cutting

15
Q

malleable ret

A

-soft tissue protection during dissection