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What is Neurotmesis?
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Entire nerve disrupted, transection of axon and myelin sheaths. Poor functional recovery, nerve replaced w/ scar tissue.
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What is Martin's bandage?
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An elastic bandage, like an ACE wrap, used to exsanguinate an extremity
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What occurs when a turnicate is released?
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Washout of metabolic products -> cardiac suppression -> decreased CO/BP
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What is the maximum time a turniquet should be inflated?
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2 hours
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When should the surgeon be notified about the turniquet?
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at 1 hour, and ever 15 minutes thereafter (document this)
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How is a tourniquet managed in long surgeries?
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Taken down for 15 minutes, then reinflated
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What pressures are used on a tourniquet for the upper extremity?
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100 mmHg > SBP
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What pressures are used on a tourniquet for the lower extremity?
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150 mmHg > SBP
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What is the most common OR position?
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Dorsal decubitus
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