--Needle decompression preformed at the 2nd-3rd ICS Midclavicular line
Closure time frame for a contaminated wound on the hands & Feet - ANSWERS-
closure within 6 hours
Closure time frame for a facial laceration - ANSWERS-closure more than 24 hrs.
after injury
What wounds is secondary closure recommended? - ANSWERS---Wounds that are
grossly contaminated and for most puncture or bite wounds to the extremities
1% lidocaine duration? - ANSWERS-1% lidocaine = 30 mins
1% lidocaine with epinephrine duration? - ANSWERS-1% lidocaine with
epinephrine = 60-240 min
,0.25% Bupivacaine duration of action? - ANSWERS-0.25% Bupivacaine = 240-480
min (4-6 hours)
What type sutures are used with percutaneous stitches? - ANSWERS-
Nonabsorbable monofilament nylon or polypropylene sutures
Benefits for using 1% lidocaine with epi? - ANSWERS-o extends duration of action
(30 mins to 60 - 240 mins)
o reduces bleeding
o increases the amount of anesthetic that can be used
o increases the intensity of the block produced.
How any mg of 1% lidocaine per mL? - ANSWERS-1% solution is equal to 1g of
agent per 100 ml of diluent.
Therefore, each mL of a 1 % solution of lidocaine contains 10 mg of the agent
Maximum dose of 1% Lidocaine per kg? - ANSWERS-Maximum dose = 4.5 mg/kg
, What suture is larger verses smaller (3.0 vs 6.0)? - ANSWERS-3.0 suture would be
larger than the 6.0 suture
what suture for facial lacerations? - ANSWERS-Size 6.0
Suture for lactations on the torso, arms, legs, hands, and feet - ANSWERS-Size 3.0,
4.0, 5.0 sutures
Suture used to secure Chest tubes? - ANSWERS-Size 1.0 sutures
Where should you load the needle on the needle driver for suturing? - ANSWERS-
When using a needle holder with curved jaws, it is important to load the needle
with the tip extending from the convex surface and the swage extending from the
concave surface.
How may throws for a surgeon's knot? (how many double throws/ How many
single
throws?) - ANSWERS-Total of 4 throws.. 1 double throw with 3 subsequent single
throws.
Length of the tail you should leave on the suture. - ANSWERS-1 cm
Facial sutures should be removed within ______days to prevent scaring. -
ANSWERS-5 days
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