Types of Surgical Wounds
The Surgical Wounds are classified in Classes: Class 1: Clean wounds (non-infected operative wounds, without inflammation) Class 2: Clean/contaminated wounds (wounds involving the respiratory, alimentary,…
Religious beliefs and Surgical products
🇬🇧 Religious beliefs and Surgical products The perioperative team should discuss about animal-derived surgical implants/ products during informed consent process, to avoid religious distress. E.g.…
Where should the Return Electrode pad NOT be placed?
🇬🇧 Disposable Return Electrode pad SHOULD NOT be placed over: Bony prominence Implanted metal prosthesis Areas distal to a tourniquet Scar tissue Hairy surfaces Pressure…
Fact 4 – Thyroid protection during x-ray
Thyroid protection during x-ray or fluoroscopy The thyroid gland is one of the most radioactives organs and exposure to radiation may lead to thyroid cancer.…
Types of central venous catheters (CVC)
Permcath, Vascath, Portacath, Hickmann line, PICC line - what are the differences? Permcath® and Hickmann® line are Tunnelled catheters Vascath® is a Non-tunnelled catheter Portacath® is…