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| What neural anatomy can be repaired by a maxillofacial surgeon? |
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Definition
| Dural tears may be repaired by maxillofacial surgeons. |
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| Maxillofacial fractures often require open reduction techniques. What must be done with all implanted items before the closing? |
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| All implanted materials must be counted. |
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Fill in the blank: Autogenous bone grafts are harvested from the iliac crest, ribs, or
A:Femur bone
B:Toe bone
C:Elbow bone
D:Calvarial bone |
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| What type of graft is coral? |
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| During maxillofacial surgery, Why may you need to setup the mayo for the surgeon to self serve? |
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Definition
| Th CST may be expected to fill the role of first assist. |
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| Often in one procedure several basic techniques will be used. What does DGMTS stand for? |
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Definition
| Drill, guide, measure, tap, screw. |
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| Maxillofacial injuries can inhibit speech. If the patient is unable to communicate verbally, how is relevant information obtained? |
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Definition
| Through the history and physical report, emergency personnel, observers, relatives, or with the use of a pencil and paper. |
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| What should accompany the patient to the operating room? |
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Definition
| Any facial imaging studies, dental impressions, or preoperative photographs. |
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| Why should the OR bed be reversed? |
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Definition
| To create knee room if the surgery is performed in a sitting position |
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| Maxillofacial procedures can be lengthy. Name some safety precautions during these cases? |
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Definition
| Use of warming devices and insertion of a Foley catheter. |
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| What should be measured closely, especially in children? |
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Definition
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| Determination of patient's status of what is vital to prevent vomiting? |
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Definition
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| Name three examples that the surgical personnel should be prepared to handle for patient's airway management? |
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Definition
| Rapid induction technique, awake intubation, or a tracheotomy. |
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| Maxillofacial procedures are done in the region of the endotracheal tube delivering the oxygen to the patient. Sparks from the electrosurgical unit can cause ignition of oxygen from the ventilation system. Name some ways to avoid an intraoperative fire or reduce potential of fire? |
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Definition
| A closed ventilation system, use of a fire-retardant endotracheal tube, and careful use of the electrosurgical unit. |
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| Facial hair is removed if necessary; What areas should never be shaved or removed but is washed with prep solution with care especially if trauma present? |
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Definition
| Eyebrows and lashes. (lashes may be trimmed if the surgeon deems necessary) |
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| Where does the surgeon typically stand during maxillofacial procedures? |
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Definition
| At the head of the OR bed. |
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| Why should the OR bed be turned? |
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Definition
| To allow free movement around the head close enough to accommodate the anesthesia provider. |
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| Maxillofacial procedures can be lengthy. What should be done or placed on bony areas, such as heels, elbows, sacrum, and shoulders. |
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Definition
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| What should be ordered in advance and made available as needed? |
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Definition
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| Maxillofacial surgery involves manipulation of the bones near where? |
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Definition
| Patient's airway. (both elective and traumatic procedures can endanger the airway status.) |
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Term
| Vomiting can lead to what? |
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Definition
| Aspiration, and in the maxillofacial trauma patient, it can also lead to infection that may interfere with fracture/wound healing. |
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Term
| What neural anatomy can be repaired by a maxillofacial surgeon? |
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Definition
| Dural tears may be repaired by maxillofacial surgeons. |
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Term
| Maxillofacial fractures often require open reduction techniques. What must be done with all implanted items before the closing? |
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Definition
| All implanted materials must be counted. |
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Term
Fill the blank: Autogenous bone grafts are harvested from the ilac crest, ribs, or
A:Femur bone
B:Toe bone
C:Elbow bone
D:Calvarial bone |
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Definition
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Term
| What type of graft is coral? |
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Definition
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| During maxillofacial surgery, Why may you need to setup the mayo for the surgeon to self serve? |
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Definition
| Th CST may be expected to fill the role of first assist. |
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Term
| Often in one procedure several techniques will be used. What does DGMTS mean? |
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Definition
| Drill Guide Measure Tap Screw |
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Term
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Definition
| They are used to reduce a mandibular fracture and immobilize the joint. |
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Term
Fill in the blank:
When loading the drill bit, the drill must be set to.... |
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Definition
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| How do you protect the eyes during a maxillofacial surgery? |
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Definition
| Lubricant and shields may be used to protect the eyes. |
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