Evidence-Based Surgery — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: _____ is used in the closure of sternotomy wound.

Answer: Surgical steel

Flashcard 2: Applying intermittent negative pressure of approximately -_____ mmHg is the principle of negative pressure wound therapy

Answer: 125

Flashcard 3: Which surgical knot is characterized by a double throw in the first loop to increase friction and prevent slipping?

Answer: Surgeon's knot

Extra: A surgeon's knot involves a double throw (two twists) in the first loop, which increases friction and prevents the knot from slipping while the second throw (a single twist) is being tied.

Flashcard 4: Arthroscopes and Urethroscopes are sterilized by _____

Answer: plasma sterilization

Flashcard 5: The size _____-blade is often used for abdominal incisions

Answer: 22

Flashcard 6: _____ is a synthetic absorbable braided multifilament suture material used in gut anastomoses, biliary anastomoses, and kidney and ureter surgeries.

Answer: Polyglactin 910 (Vicryl)

Flashcard 7: In amputation, the bone should be cut _____ cm shorter

Answer: 5

Flashcard 8: The following knot is also known as _____

Answer: Aberdeen knot

Flashcard 9: The following instrument is a _____

Answer: bone gouge

Flashcard 10: The given surgical instrument is a _____ right angle forceps that can be used to pass ligatures and dissect pedicles.

Answer: Mixter's