These Hemostatic Devices Date Back to a Period in Time

question 25

Multiple Choice

These hemostatic devices date back to a period in time when they consisted of a product that was harvested from the ocean.They continue to be used today in every surgical procedure where a considerable amount of bleeding may be encountered and are still made of a natural product,but not from the ocean.Select the appropriate hemostatic device that fits this description.

• A) Laparotomy sponges
• B) Oxidized cellulose polymer
• C) Bovine thrombin
• D) Fibrillar gelatin fibers

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