Ranganathan Duraisamy

Surgical technologist by profession, blogging as a passion, and created blogs to educate juniors, other professionals in the field of Anaesthesia and surgery. https://surgicaltechie.com/ranganathan-duraisamys-message/

Interlocking nail in Orthopaedic surgery

reconstruction nail orthopaedics

ILN Interlocking nail, the most implant used for fixation of diaphyseal fractures of long bones, which has made the non-locking nail (e.g., K nail) almost obsolete despite its lower cost, simple technique, and less instrumentation Locking done by inserting screws from one cortex through holes in the nail up to the opposite cortex. When this […]

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Endoscopic Third ventriculostomy procedure

ETV instruments

Endoscopic Third ventriculostomy procedure, a minimally invasive surgery done using a neuro endoscopy procedure for visualization and bypass Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) through the third ventricle of the brain. Indication  Hydrocephalus due to obstruction Pathological condition Intraventricular cyst Neurocysticercosis Cyst or Tumours causes Hydrocephalus Position  Make sure all the imaging facility and detailed notes of procedure written

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Top 5 Surgical instruments in Neurosurgery

Top 5 Surgical instrument neurosurgery

Top 5 Surgical instruments in cranial surgery posts will guide you all about the most used surgical instruments in cranial surgery(Neurosurgery). We will discuss the Bayonet Tissue Forceps, Malleable Brain Retractor, Hudson brace,  Penfield Dissector, and Yasargil Bayonet Tissue Forceps.  see more for Top 5 Surgical instrument cranial surgery Top 5 Surgical instrument: Bayonet Tissue

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How to measure Blood Pressure

Monitoring blood pressure using palpation and/or sphygmomanometer PURPOSE:  To obtain baseline data for diagnosis and treatment Compare with subsequent changes that may occur during the care of patients To assist in evaluating the status of the patient’s blood volume, cardiac output, and vascular system Evaluate the patient’s response to changes in physical condition as a

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Gynaecology surgical instrument Part 1

Gynaecology surgical instrument

Gynaecology surgical instrument used in Obstetrics & Gynaecology surgery listed includes Doyen’s retractor, allis tissue holding forceps, Sim’s posterior vaginal speculum, vulsellum forceps, sponge forceps Doyen’s retractor used in retracting the abdominal wall in open laparotomy. Used to retract bladder in (LSCS) Lower segment cesarean section delivery of the baby Retractor blade designed not to

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Cardiac surgery operating room preparation

Cardiac surgery operating room preparation

Cardiac anesthetic, and C P B protocol to follow in the operating room. Let’s discuss the following in the cardiac operating room. Before taking the patients OT table to check-in regular manner, positioned, locked. Blanket roll on and haemo-therm temperature set is rolled on the table, switched on. Perfusionist, OR technician, anesthetist, surgeons should be

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Arthroscopy in Joint surgery | Surgical World

arthroscopy

ARTHROSCOPY surgery Console in Knee Joint surgery commonly performed minimally invasive procedure, where instruments are introduced into joints through a very small incision, enabling “key-hole” surgery. Used in the knee and elbow joint surgery in common Knee the most common Joint where arthroscopy is done, followed by the shoulder, but the ankle, hip, wrist, and

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How the Catgut Suture made of and types

suture material

Catgut suture made up of up of Natural material, monofilament and it is made of purified connective tissue or collagen material. The catgut suture used in this suture made of beef serosa or sheep submucosa. Duration of maximum strength 5-7 days Complete absorption time-variable according to tissue and patients’ healthy condition, suture material with undyed.

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Biopsy forceps in Endoscopy

biopsy forceps

Used to collect the tissue the digestive tract, upper airways trachea bronchial tree, female reproductive organs, and urinary organs. Biopsy forceps in Endoscopy Endoscopy with a port for the instruments like Forceps and irrigation on the side port. Using incompatible equipment can result in patient injury or equipment damage. Basic components of the Endoscopy instruments

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