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Surgical Procedure
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02/22/2020

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Term
The plate must be the appropriate.....
Definition
Thickness, length and design.
Term
Plates can be customized with what instrument from the fixation set?
Definition
Plate bending irons.
Term
what is the next step after the plate has been customized
Definition
Holes are need to be drilled and a drill bit it attached to the drill
Term
After the home has been drilled what should you pass next.
Definition
a depth gauge
Term
what must be used when drilling a hole to protect the skin
Definition
Drill guide
Term
once the drill depth had been measured when is needed to be done next?
Definition
the hole must be taped with a taping screw
Term
why is it necessary for the hole to be taped
Definition
it reduced torque that would be need during placement of the screw.
Term
if to much torque is applied to the bone would could happen?
Definition
the bone could split.
Term
who selects the correct screw and measures if before handing it to the surgeon.
Definition
the surgical tech
Term
where will the surgeon place the screw?
Definition
through the plate and in to the pre-drilled hole
Term
how many times is this process repeated?
Definition
until the plate is firmly adhered to the bone.
Term
where will the implants be recorded?
Definition
into the operative record
Term
how is the fixation reduction verified?
Definition
Via X-Ray or just visually
Term
what setting should the drill be set at before you pass it
Definition
Drive
Term
when passing screws what should you tell the surgeon
Definition
voice what size the screw so the surgeon knows its the size he asked for and or if its wrong
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