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Chapter 5 The Surgical First AssistantWith Complete Solutions | A+ Grade
Splitting - ✔✔Separation of muscle tissue along the fascial layers. A blunt form of dissection
Skin tension - ✔✔the turgor of the skin that is either static or dynamic
Static tension - ✔✔The constant state of skin position over the framework of the body. Also known
as Langer's lines
Thenar grip - ✔✔Method of holding an instrument in which the ring handle is secured in the palm at
the base of the thumb instead of placing the thumb through the ring.
Traction-counteraction - ✔✔displacement of a structure by pulling the tissue in an opposite direction
to facilitate sharp or blunt dissection of tissue planes
Healthtrust v. Cantrell - ✔✔Lack of knowledge led to permanent damage to a child's sciatic nerve
What can birth control pills cause during surgery - ✔✔deep vein thrombosis which can lead
to pulmonary embolism
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