Below, you will find boxes with medical equipment and dressings that you will encounter during your surgical rotation. We have included these to serve as a launching point for further, deeper learning.
AbThera dressing
Foam dressing and drape with negative pressure therapy – can remove fluids from the abdominal cavity, draw fascial edges together, and protect the abdominal contents from the outside
Temporary abdominal closure device that helps surgeons control a challenging open abdomen to try to achieve a primary fascial closure at a later date
AQUACEL
Designed for use in moderate to heavily exuding wounds as it absorbs exudate directly into its fibers
Provides antimicrobial protection
Made of a core hydrofiber layer that contains ionic silver that absorbs exudates to form a cohesive gel
Adhesive hydrocolloid backing helps to fully protect the wound
Bovie
Electrosurgical device that is often used to cut, coagulate, or dessicate tissue during surgery
Modes
Cut: vaporizes small area of tissue
Coag: dries tissue by destroying cells on contact; voltage output is higher
ConvaMax Superabsorber
Absorbs roughly three times the amount of an ABD pad
Available in adhesive and nonadhesive formats
Sterile dressing for highly exudative wounds
Multilayered design allows for fluid management to provide the wound with optimal moist environment, leading to faster wound closure
Dakin’s solution
Sodium hypochlorite (0.4-0.5%) and boric acid (4%) diluted in water
Used as an antiseptic for wounds
Previously known as Carrel-Dakin solution
Kerlix
Provides wicking action, aeration, and absorbance to wounds
Made of washed, fluff-dried woven gauze with crinkle-weave pattern
MediHoney wound and burn dressing
Keeps moist environment for wound
Exhibits standard antibacterial activity
Miami J cervical collar
Minimizes pressure points along the chin and back of the head making it more comfortable for the patient
Made of plastic with flexible sternal pads
Philadelphia neck collar
Can be molded to conform to each patient
Made of plastic with holes for ventilation
PREVENA PLUS
Dressing made of polyurethane foam with negative pressure therapy – can remove fluids from the incision
Helps to hold incision edges together, reduces edema, and removes fluids and infectious material by wicking away into a replaceable canister
Provides antimicrobial protection
Single use with a rechargeable battery
Patients are able to shower with dressing in place
SURGICEL FIBRILLAR Absorbable Hemostat
Hemostatic agent → resorbable oxidized cellulose in a non-woven fabric that can be pulled apart and separated into layers
Conforms to surgical site for optimal adherence
SURGICEL Original Absorbable Hemostat
Hemostatic agent → resorbable oxidized cellulose in a knitted fabric
When applied to a bleeding area, it swells turns into a brown/black gelatinous mass
Removed by forceps or irrigation after bleeding has ceased
4 layers
SURGICEL SNoW Absorbable Hemostat
Hemostatic agent → resorbable oxidized cellulose in a non-woven fabric
Specifically designed and optimized for laparoscopic surgery
Single layer
SURGICEL SNoW Powder Absorbable Hemostat
Hemostatic agent → 3 grams of oxidized regenerated cellulose powder
Powder is already in the applicator that can be used to direct product to desired site
Trocar
Also called a “port”
Device used to gain access during a minimally invasive surgery
Designed for use through the chest and abdominal walls
Vashe wound solution
Pure hypochlorous acid; pH no greater than 5.5 (same level as healthy, healing skin)
Used to mechanically cleanse, irrigate, moisten, debride, and remove foreign materials from a variety of wounds
Veress needle
Spring-loaded needle used to create peritoneum for laparoscopic surgery
Oldest of the three most common approaches to gaining laparoscopic access
Xeroform
Fine-mesh occlusive gauze impregnated with petrolatum and 3% Xeroform (Bismuth Tribromophenate)
