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AMC Surgical Procedures (871 words) |
 | A general surgeon is expected to be familiar with the salient features of other surgical specialties in order to recognize problems in those areas and to know when to refer a patient to another specialist. |
| The endovascular procedure differs from the traditional AAA repair in that two smaller groin incisions are made instead of a larger abdominal incision. |
| Compared to other methods, the BAK procedure uses small pieces of bone taken from the hip to insert around the implant so bone is allowed to grow together through the implant. |
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NIOSH Hazard Control/Control of Smoke From Laser/Electric Surgical Procedures-HC11 (669 words) |
| During surgical procedures using a laser or electrosurgical unit, the thermal destruction of tissue creates a smoke byproduct. |
| The two major LEV approaches used to reduce surgical smoke levels for health care personnel are portable smoke evacuators and room suction systems. |
| At the completion of the procedure all tubing, filters, and absorbers must be considered infectious waste and be disposed appropriately. |
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