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During surgical procedures, the types of hemostasis listed below can be used to control bleeding while avoiding and reducing the risk of tissue destruction. Hemostasis can be achieved by chemical agent as well as mechanical or physical agents. Which hemostasis type used is determined based on the situation. [8]
They vary based on their mechanism of action, composition, ease of application, adherence to tissue, immunogenicity and cost. These agents permit rapid hemostasis, better visualization of the surgical area, shorter operative times, decreased requirement for transfusions, decreased wound healing time and overall improvement in patient recovery time.
Hemostats. A hemostat (also called a hemostatic clamp; arterial forceps; and pean, after Jules-Émile Péan) is a tool used to control bleeding during surgery. [1] Similar in design to both pliers and scissors, it is used to clamp exposed blood vessels shut.
Halsted's principles, also known as Tenets of Halsted, are the basic principles of surgical technique regarding tissue handling. [1] These key points were introduced in the late 19th century by William Stewart Halsted, co-founder of Johns Hopkins Hospital. [2] [3] Gentle handling of tissue; Meticulous haemostasis; Preservation of blood supply
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The World Health Organization (WHO) published the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist in 2008 in order to increase the safety of patients undergoing surgery. [1] The checklist serves to remind the surgical team of important items to be performed before and after the surgical procedure in order to reduce adverse events such as surgical site infections or retained instruments. [1]
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