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Plate and Screw Fixation of Mandibular Fracture
Surgical Procedure
16
Medical
Professional
01/30/2018

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Term
Will this surgery use sterile technique or open gloving?
Definition
Sterile technique if an external incision is planned
Term
What should you do after getting the local back?
Definition
Refill the syringe in anticipation for contralateral use
Term
What blade will we use to make the incision?
Definition
#15
Term
Where is the incision made?
Definition
anterior to the angle of the mandible
Term
What do they do with the selected plate before placing it?
Definition
bend it to the contour of the bone
Term
What instrument do they bend the plate with?
Definition
Bending irons
Term
What do we use to secure the plate to the site?
Definition
plate-holding clamps
Term
After the plate is secured, what do we prepare?
Definition
a drill with the correct size bit
Term
What should we have ready after the hole is drilled?
Definition
depth gauge
Term
What sets should we have available?
Definition
Maxillofacial instrument set and arch bar set
Term
Why do we have to stabilize the patients head while the surgeon manipulates it?
Definition
To make sure the breathing tube doesn't become crimped or dislocated.
Term
What do we need to record for the patients permanent operative record?
Definition
Pertinent information about the implants
Term
Why should you keep your instruments organized during the case?
Definition
Because we will have to do the same thing on the other side
Term
If an arch bar fixation was performed, what should accompany the patient to PACU?
Definition
scissors or wire cutters
Term
What's the class if it's an external incision?
Definition
Class 1
Term
How long is complete recovery expected?
Definition
4 to 6 weeks
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