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Thoracic Procedures and Cardiovascular Instruments Quiz

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What type of vascular clamp is designed to hold vessels securely without causing trauma?

Single-row clamp

Partial occlusion clamp

Double-row clamp

Cross-clamp (correct)

Which feature can vary in the construction of vascular instruments?

Material used for construction

Number of clamps in a set

Color of the handle

Jaw design (correct)

In minimally invasive surgery, what special instruments are used to access the heart through smaller incisions?

Bone saws

Electrocautery devices

Vascular clamps

Retractors and dissecting instruments (correct)

Which type of vascular clamp is designed to occlude blood flow partially?

Single-row clamp Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the specialized cardiovascular instruments mentioned in the text?

To prevent fracture of blood vessels' tunica intima Signup and view all the answers

Which instrument is specifically designed for minimally invasive procedures by passing through smaller incisions?

Transthoracic DeBakey vascular clamp Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of sternal and rib retractors in cardiac surgery?

To expose the internal mammary artery bed Signup and view all the answers

Which type of retractor is specifically mentioned for use during mitral valve replacement?

Sternal retractors with left atrial attachments Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a defibrillator in cardiac surgery?

To restart the heart after it has been stopped Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as equipment commonly used or available for cardiac surgery?

Electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a coronary artery stabilizer system in beating heart surgery?

To stabilize the heart during surgery Signup and view all the answers

Which type of equipment is mentioned for the treatment of atrial fibrillation during cardiac surgery?

Both cryothermal and RF energy ablation sources Signup and view all the answers