DrSchumann,an Older Surgeon Who Was Educated in Germany,explains His Justification

question 19

Multiple Choice

Dr.Schumann,an older surgeon who was educated in Germany,explains his justification for his suture choice to the new perioperative nurse in the scrub role.He prefers to suture his intestinal anastomosis with a suture that has multiple filaments braided together because it ties well and holds the knot,which tightens when the thread absorbs the tissue fluids.He also needs a strand that is easy to see and only needs to retain its tensile strength for about 1 year,at which time the intestinal junction will be healed,even though this suture is considered nonabsorbable.He will ask the nurse for a 24-inch 4-0:

• A) Vicryl.
• B) Prolene.
• C) Monocryl.
• D) Sofsilk.

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Definitions:

Sakel

Refers to Manfred Sakel, a psychiatrist known for introducing insulin coma therapy as a treatment for schizophrenia in the 1930s.

Induce Coma

A medically induced state of deep unconsciousness used to protect the brain during major medical procedures or in response to severe illness.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder affecting how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, leading to psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions.