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What type of vascular clamp is designed to hold vessels securely without causing trauma?
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?
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?
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?
Which type of vascular clamp is designed to occlude blood flow partially?
What is the purpose of the specialized cardiovascular instruments mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the specialized cardiovascular instruments mentioned in the text?
Which instrument is specifically designed for minimally invasive procedures by passing through smaller incisions?
Which instrument is specifically designed for minimally invasive procedures by passing through smaller incisions?
What is the primary function of sternal and rib retractors in cardiac surgery?
What is the primary function of sternal and rib retractors in cardiac surgery?
Which type of retractor is specifically mentioned for use during mitral valve replacement?
Which type of retractor is specifically mentioned for use during mitral valve replacement?
What is the purpose of a defibrillator in cardiac surgery?
What is the purpose of a defibrillator in cardiac surgery?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as equipment commonly used or available for cardiac surgery?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as equipment commonly used or available for cardiac surgery?
What is the purpose of a coronary artery stabilizer system in beating heart surgery?
What is the purpose of a coronary artery stabilizer system in beating heart surgery?
Which type of equipment is mentioned for the treatment of atrial fibrillation during cardiac surgery?
Which type of equipment is mentioned for the treatment of atrial fibrillation during cardiac surgery?
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Cross-clamp
Cross-clamp
A vascular clamp designed to hold vessels securely without causing damage.
Jaw design
Jaw design
The shape and design of the jaws can differ in vascular instruments.
Retractors and dissecting instruments
Retractors and dissecting instruments
Instruments used in minimally invasive surgery to access the heart through small incisions.
Single-row clamp
Single-row clamp
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Cardiovascular instruments
Cardiovascular instruments
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Transthoracic DeBakey vascular clamp
Transthoracic DeBakey vascular clamp
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Sternal and rib retractors
Sternal and rib retractors
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Sternal retractors with left atrial attachments
Sternal retractors with left atrial attachments
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Defibrillator
Defibrillator
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Coronary artery stabilizer system
Coronary artery stabilizer system
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Cryothermal and RF energy ablation sources
Cryothermal and RF energy ablation sources
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Electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor
Electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor
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